Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to serve food at the proper temperature for one (#1) of four Residents. Failure to serve food at the proper temperature, caused harm to Resident #1 when a Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) reheated Resident #1's cup of coffee in the microwave and served the resident overheated coffee, resulting in 2nd [MEDICAL CONDITION] hospitalization . Findings included: Resident #1 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Observation on 01/04/18 at 9:00 a.m., revealed 2nd [MEDICAL CONDITION] the resident's right shoulder and right upper breast area. …
F804 citations in Washington
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
Washington cites F804 more often than its own record predicts
1.10 times the share F804 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Washington 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 Washington surveyors wrote
F804 findings written in Washington, 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 observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were served palatable meals for 6 of 7 sample residents reviewed for food (Residents 8, 50, 4, 28, 52, & 18). The failure to ensure palatable meals were served placed residents at risk for decreased dietary intake, weight loss, and a diminished quality of life. Findings included.<Resident 8> According to the 06/21/2026 Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS – an assessment tool) Resident 8 had intact memory and was able to eat independently. The MDS showed Resident 8 had diabetes (a disease making controlling blood sugar more difficult). In an interview on 08/10/2026 at 3:34 PM Resident 8 stated the food the facility served them was bad. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Washington citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.76% | 0.77× |
| 2024 | 0.85% | 0.89× |
| 2025 | 1.01% | 1.10× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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