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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.

F804 in Michigan. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Michigan cites F804 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.15×

1.15 times the share F804 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Michigan citations1.06%

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.

G · Actual harm, isolatedJuly 6, 2018

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]. …

Martha T Berry MCF

E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternAugust 7, 2026

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). …

Lynwood Manor Healthcare Center

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadOctober 24, 2023

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. …

Adrian Bay Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

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Recent years

YearShare of Michigan citationsvs expected
20231.08%1.10×
20240.94%0.98×
20251.06%1.15×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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