F791 in California. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
California cites F791 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.50×
0.50 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of California citations0.14%
Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F791.
California0.14%
National0.28%
Share of all citations that were F791.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What California surveyors wrote
F791 findings written in California, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
G · Actual harm, isolatedJune 6, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received dental services to meet their needs for one of forty sampled residents (Resident 84), when Resident 84 did not receive routine and urgent dental care services which contributed to Resident 84's unintended weight loss of 22.2 pounds over a six month time period (11/2023 - 5/2024).
This failure had the potential for muscle loss, loss of resident independence, poor healing, and increased susceptibility to infections for Resident 84. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 18, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of one sampled resident (Resident 5) was provided with follow up dental care and treatment in a timely manner. This failure resulted in prolonged dental pain for Resident 5 and the potential for Resident 5 developing an infection. Findings:During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/16/26 at 8:40 a.m. with Resident 5, in Resident 5's room, Resident 5 had multiple bottom front teeth that were visible at the gumline. Resident 5 stated his teeth hurt. Resident 5 stated he had been seen by a dentist while at the facility and was supposed to have the teeth removed, but the dentist had not been back. …
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