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F804 citations in Texas

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 Texas. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Texas cites F804 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.06×

1.06 times the share F804 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Texas citations0.98%

Of every deficiency written in Texas 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 Texas surveyors wrote

F804 findings written in Texas, 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.

J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedAugust 15, 2019

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident received drinks provided at a safe and appetizing temperature for one of five residents reviewed for safe temperatures (Resident #5). The facility provided cups and hot coffee that was above a safe serving temperature to the dining room when the dining room was accessible to residents and was not continually supervised. Resident #5 [MEDICAL CONDITION] his mouth and throat from the hot coffee on the morning of 07/30/2019. …

Accel at College Station

E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternSeptember 17, 2026

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide food that was palatable, and at a safe, and appetizing temperature for 3 of 3 food forms (Regular, Mechanical Soft, and Pureed) for 2 of 2 meals reviewed for palatability.The facility failed to provide food that was palatable for 3 of 3 food forms served (Regular, Mechanical Soft, and Pureed) at 2 of 2 meals observed on 9/15/26 for lunch and dinner.These failures could place residents at risk of decreased food intake, hunger, and unwanted weight loss.The findings included:Record review of the Resident Council Minutes dated 06/15/26 revealed resident comments related to the food served in the facility. …

Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home

B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternJune 26, 2019

Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance for four (Residents #12, #13, #18 and #129) of 35 residents reviewed for meal palatability. The facility failed to serve food that was palatable. This failure could place residents who ate meals prepared by the kitchen at risk of weight loss, altered nutritional status and decline in quality of life. Findings included: During an interview on 06/23/19 at 6:30 PM, Resident #12 stated the food is served cold and it is often left sitting out on the hall serving carts. During an interview on 06/23/19 at 7:25 PM, Resident #13 stated the food is served raw and cold. Resident #13 stated sometimes it's so tough you can't cut it. …

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval

The short window

Recent years

YearShare of Texas citationsvs expected
20230.95%0.96×
20240.79%0.82×
20250.98%1.06×

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

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