Citation pertains to MI 232 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that frozen food brought into the facility was served in a manner that was palatable (preferable temperature) for 1 (#501) of 3 residents reviewed for food palatability, resulting in a first degree burn to their tongue. Findings include: On 7/6/18 at 9:00 a.m., the clinical record for resident #501 revealed that the resident was admitted into the facility on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. …
F804 citations in Michigan
Food palatability and temperature · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Michigan cites F804 more often than its own record predicts
1.15 times the share F804 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Michigan in 2025, this is the portion that was F804.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Michigan surveyors wrote
F804 findings written in Michigan, 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 observations, interviews, record reviews, and 4 (R4, R5, R10, R28) of 16 sampled residents, the facility failed to provide palatable food products affecting 70 residents who consume food, resulting in the increased likelihood for resident decreased food acceptance and nutritional decline.Findings include: Resident #5 (R5) Review of the medical record revealed R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a long-term lung problem that makes it hard to breathe). …
This citation pertains to MI00140043. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have recipes available based on the current census of 78 residents upon entrance with 77 residents receiving meals from the kitchen (1 resident received nothing by mouth) which could potentially result in insufficient food, dissatisfaction with the meal experience, decreased food acceptance and weight loss. On 10/24/2023 at 7:40 AM, reviewed recipe book which revealed 3 columns, each for 75 servings of food. No other serving sizes were noted on the recipes. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Michigan citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.08% | 1.10× |
| 2024 | 0.94% | 0.98× |
| 2025 | 1.06% | 1.15× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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