Federal Nursing Home Regulations

Please find the full text of the federal nursing home regulations below divided by section:

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42: Public Health

Chapter IV: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of HHS

Part 483 -- Requirements for States and Long Term Care Facilities, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities

• 483.10  Resident Rights
• 483.12  Admissions, Transfer & Discharge
• 483.13  Resident Behavior & Facility Practices
• 483.15  Quality of Life
• 483.20  Resident Assessment
• 483.25  Quality of Care
• 483.30  Nursing Services
• 483.35  Dietary Services
• 483.40  Physician Services
• 483.45  Specialized Rehabilitation Services
• 483.55  Dental Services
• 483.60  Pharmacy Services
• 483.65  Infection Control
• 483.70  Physical Environment
• 483.75  Administration
• 483.1  Basis & Scope
• 483.5  Definitions

Survey and Enforcement Regulations

42 CFR Part 488, Subpart E - Survey and Certification of Long-Term Care Facilities

42 CFR Part 488, Subpart F - Enforcement of Compliance for Long-Term Care Facilities with Deficiencies

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