Understanding Nursing Home F-Tags: Federal Regulations and Compliance Standards
- Engage Consulting
- Sep 3
- 1 min read
F-tags (short for federal tags) are the coding system used to identify nursing home regulations during the survey process. Each regulatory requirement is assigned an F-tag number, which surveyors reference on the Statement of Deficiencies when a skilled nursing facility is found non-compliant with federal standards.
Staying updated on F-tags is essential for nursing home administrators and clinical leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid citations.
Download the full list of nursing home F-tags, updated April 2025, below.