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F761 Nursing Home Citation: Labeling and Locking Up Medicines
- 13,717
- Citation count
- 8,807
- Cited homes
- 19
- Harm or danger found
- 16
- Immediate danger
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
A nursing home that does not meet federal rules on labeling and locking up medicines is cited by inspectors as F761. It is filed under pharmacy service by CMS.
At 8,807 homes, inspectors cited F761 13,717 times, according to data CMS now releases. Of those citations, 19 found that residents were harmed or faced immediate danger.
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| What the inspectors found | Citations |
|---|---|
| Minimal risk to residents | 36 |
| Risk of harm, no one found hurt | 13,662 |
| Residents were harmed | 3 |
| Immediate danger to residents | 16 |
F761: States With the Most Citations
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| California | 1,893 |
| Texas | 1,525 |
| Ohio | 781 |
| Illinois | 719 |
| Pennsylvania | 643 |
F761 Citations at the Harm Level in Flagged Homes
These listings cover homes that CMS marks for abuse or as Special Focus homes, with an F761 citation that found residents harmed or in danger.
| Home | Stars | Citations | Harm or danger | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, RochesterSpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 89 | 25 | $960,884 |
| The Haven of Paris, ParisAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 106 | 14 | $418,747 |
| Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare Center, WashingtonAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 154 | 10 | $321,432 |
| Providence Living Center, TopekaSpecial Focus candidate | 1 of 5 | 38 | 3 | $57,445 |
| Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing, Salt Lake CityAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 29 | 3 | $3,496 |
| Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, LebanonAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 24 | 2 | $61,830 |
| Patapsco Healthcare, RandallstownAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 80 | 1 | $17,114 |
These counts come from the CMS health deficiencies file, updated monthly.