Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F803 in New Jersey. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
New Jersey cites F803 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.74×
0.74 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of New Jersey citations0.46%
Of every deficiency written in New Jersey in 2025, this is the portion that was F803.
New Jersey0.46%
National0.62%
Share of all citations that were F803.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New Jersey surveyors wrote
F803 findings written in New Jersey, 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.
K · Immediate jeopardy, patternAugust 12, 2022
Based upon observation, interview, record review, document review, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure that menus/food provided to residents met the individual needs for four (Resident (R) 312, R19, R104 and R15) of 28 sampled residents, and an additional five (R89, R62, R63, R91, and R6) supplemental residents. Although food allergies and textures were noted in physician orders and/or dietary records, two sampled residents (R 312 and R89) were provided foods to which they had documented allergies and/or which was in a texture could be unsafe to consume. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 26, 2026
Based on observation, interview and review of facility meal tickets, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the preferences on the meal tickets were followed for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #47 and #62) observed for food concerns. This deficient practice was evidenced as follows:On 6/23/2026 at 12:25 PM, the surveyor conducted a dining observation on the first floor and observed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) place Resident #62's lunch tray in their room. Resident #62 was observed sitting on their bed with the lunch tray on the overbed table.A review of Resident #62's meal ticket included, but was not limited to, 16 ounces of whole milk, 8 ounces of assorted juice, 16 ounces of coffee, and tartar sauce.Resident #62's lunch tray consisted of a 4-ounce milk carton, 4-ounce… …
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