Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in Texas nursing homes
Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of their property. This group of rules sets out what nursing homes must do to prevent these problems, screen and train staff, and report and investigate any allegation.
- Texas nursing homes have 2,336 citations in the CMS category "Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies", 7% of all health deficiencies (rank 7 of 10).
- 830 of 1,177 homes (71%) have at least one, and 271 have one at the immediate jeopardy level (J, K or L).
- 26% of these citations are at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels (G to L); 74% are potential-for-harm (D to F). The most cited tag is F600, with 644.
Severity of these citations
| Level | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | 515 | 22% |
| Actual harm | 103 | 4% |
| Potential for harm | 1,717 | 74% |
| Minimal harm potential | 1 | 0% |
Tags in this category
| Tag | Texas citations |
|---|---|
| F600 Freedom from abuse and neglect | 644 |
| F602 Protecting residents' money and belongings | 131 |
| F603 Freedom from involuntary seclusion | 18 |
| F604 Limits on physical restraints | 77 |
| F605 Limits on psychotropic drugs and chemical restraints | 67 |
| F606 Screening staff backgrounds | 4 |
| F607 Abuse prevention policies | 365 |
| F609 Reporting suspected abuse and crimes | 752 |
| F610 Investigating and responding to allegations | 233 |
| F943 Abuse prevention and dementia training | 45 |
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.