On 10/19/20 at 9:20 am, observations were made of R #8 being served diced (not pureed) potatoes for breakfast, at 1:10 pm during the lunch meal R #8 was observed to have received a chicken sandwich and hash browns (not pureed). R #8's roommate R #110 notified staff that she (R #8) did not get the proper meal texture for lunch. R #8 is not able to advocate for herself and likely would have eaten the non-pureed meal that was delivered to her if the roommate had not intervened. On 10/19/20 at 1:10 pm, observations of the lunch meal were being made. Conversations between the Dietary Aides indicated that there were issues with getting lunch out timely today. There had also been issues with the breakfast meal (some residents receiving an inadequate meal). …
F803 citations in New Mexico
Menus · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
New Mexico cites F803 less often than its own record predicts
0.52 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in New Mexico in 2025, this is the portion that was F803.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New Mexico surveyors wrote
F803 findings written in New Mexico, 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.
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the nutritional needs and preferences were met for 1 (R #4) of 3 (R #4, R #11, and R #66) residents reviewed for choices by not following the menu. This deficient practice is likely to result in resident weight loss and frustration. The findings are: A. Record review of R #4's admission record, no date, revealed the following: 1. R #4 was admitted on [DATE]. 2. R #4 had the following diagnosis: a. Dysphagia. b. Muscle weekness. c. Gastro-esophageal reflux. B. On 06/22/26 at 1:47 PM, during an interview, R #4 stated that something is always missing from his food tray. R #4 stated that he doesn't always get everything that is on the meal ticket. C. …
Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the nutritional needs and preferences were met for all 110 residents listed on the facility census provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 03/21/26, when staff failed to updated and post the correct menu. These deficient practices are likely to lead to residents experiencing frustration, depression, and weight loss due to not knowing what food is being served or being able to choose what they eat. The findings are:MenuA. On 03/21/26 at 12:11 pm, a random observation of the dining room revealed no lunch menu posted.B. On 03/21/26 at 12:18 pm during an interview with the Dietary Manager (DM), she confirmed the lunch menu was not posted.
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of New Mexico citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.22% | 1.65× |
| 2024 | 1.24% | 1.71× |
| 2025 | 0.32% | 0.52× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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