Environmental in Texas nursing homes
Environmental rules deal with the building itself and the equipment in it. They expect resident rooms and shared spaces to be safe, clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with enough room and privacy for each resident.
- Texas nursing homes have 1,289 citations in the CMS category "Environmental Deficiencies", 4% of all health deficiencies (rank 8 of 10).
- 634 of 1,177 homes (54%) have at least one, and 19 have one at the immediate jeopardy level (J, K or L).
- 2% of these citations are at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels (G to L); 91% are potential-for-harm (D to F). The most cited tag is F908, with 179.
Severity of these citations
| Level | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | 20 | 2% |
| Actual harm | 4 | 0% |
| Potential for harm | 1,177 | 91% |
| Minimal harm potential | 88 | 7% |
Tags in this category
| Tag | Texas citations |
|---|---|
| F908 Equipment kept in safe working order | 179 |
| F909 Bed and bed rail inspections | 12 |
| F910 Rooms suited to care and comfort | 3 |
| F912 Minimum bedroom size | 86 |
| F914 Visual privacy in bedrooms | 44 |
| F917 Bed, bedding, furniture, and closet space | 2 |
| F919 Working call system | 202 |
| F920 Dining and activity rooms | 2 |
| F921 Safe, functional, sanitary building | 343 |
| F922 Backup water supply | 5 |
| F924 Handrails in corridors | 6 |
| F925 Pest control | 302 |
| F926 Smoking policies | 103 |
Homes with the most citations in this category
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.