Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined that for one (R1) out of three residents reviewed for allergies, the facility failed to ensure a resident with severe food allergy was not served food containing an allergen. The facility's failure placed the residents at risk for a serious adverse outcome including respiratory depression, anaphylaxis or even death from consuming food with a severe allergy. Due to this failure an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was called on 7/15/26 at 3:00 PM. The IJ was abated on 7/16/26 at 12:00 AM. Findings include: Cross refer F656;Review of R1's clinical record revealed:2/12/26 - R1 was admitted to the facility with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. …
F806 citations in Delaware
Allergies and food preferences · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Delaware cites F806 less often than its own record predicts
0.54 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Delaware in 2025, this is the portion that was F806.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Delaware surveyors wrote
F806 findings written in Delaware, 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 it was determined that for one (R164) out of three residents reviewed for nutrition the facility failed to ensure the resident received food that accommodated intolerance's. Findings include: Review of R164's clinical record revealed: 5/28/25 - R164 was admitted to the facility with multiple diagnoses including gastroesohageal reflux disease (GERD a severe and uncomfortable heart burn) and a feeding tube. 5/28/25 - A physicians order was written for R164 to receive a medication to treat GERD daily. 5/30/25 - A care plan for GERD was created for R164 that included an intervention to avoid foods or beverages that tend to irritate esophageal lining, i.e. alcohol, chocolate, caffeine, acidic or spicy foods, fried or fatty foods. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Delaware citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.79% | 1.97× |
| 2024 | 0.35% | 0.90× |
| 2025 | 0.21% | 0.54× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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