CMS Nursing Home Survey Guide — What to Expect

A complete guide to the CMS nursing home survey process for skilled nursing facilities. Understand how often surveys happen, what surveyors look for, how to prepare your team and documentation, and which deficiencies are most commonly cited.

What This Guide Covers

• Survey frequency and what triggers an inspection
• What CMS surveyors evaluate on site
• Documentation and staff readiness checklists
• The most commonly cited F-Tags

Related

• F-Tag Reference Guide
• Plan of Correction Guide
• National Compliance Data