Environment Category

Environment Category Environment Category

Criteria in the environment category concern resident comfort and safety, as well as facility housekeeping, maintenance, and sanitation. A facility must provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for the residents, staff, and the public.

Tag	Description	Regulation
F0252	The facility provides a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment.	42 CFR 483.15(h)(1)
F0253	The facility has implemented and follows procedures to provide housekeeping and maintenance services.	42 CFR 483.15(h)(2)
F0254	The facility provides residents with clean bedding and linens that are in good condition.	42 CFR 483.15(h)(3)
F0456	The facility must maintain all essential mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition.	42 CFR 483.70(c)(2)
F0463	The facility ensures that the nurses' station is equipped to receive resident calls through a communication system from resident rooms, toilets, and bathing facilities.	42 CFR 483.70(f)
F0465	The facility provides a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public.	42 CFR 483.70(h)
F0469	The facility maintains an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of pests and rodents.	42 CFR 483.70(h)(4)