Based on observation, resident and staff interview, and recipe review, the facility failed to ensure palatable food was served to 1 of 4 resident cottages (Founders). The cottage census was 9. The findings were: 1. Observation on 3/12/25 at 12:06 PM showed the lunch meal was Creamy Chicken and [NAME] Soup; however, the soup appeared to have a thick texture with no visible fluid similar to clay. Interview with resident #6 at that time revealed the flavor was ok; however, the soup was supposed to be creamy and it was too thick to eat. Interview with resident #19 at that time revealed s/he did not want to discuss the meal because there was nothing good to say. 2. Interview with the dietitian on 3/12/25 at 4:06 PM confirmed the soup prepared for lunch was thicker than it should have been. …
F804 citations in Wyoming
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
Wyoming cites F804 less often than its own record predicts
0.61 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Wyoming 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 Wyoming surveyors wrote
F804 findings written in Wyoming, 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.
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Wyoming citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.67% | 0.68× |
| 2024 | 0.89% | 0.93× |
| 2025 | 0.56% | 0.61× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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