Based on review of facility policy, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)6 was served meals in accordance with allergies, intolerances, and preferences for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Nutrition. Specifically, the facility served R6 shrimp, which had the potential of resulting in a life threatening incident. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Nutrition dated 08/01/20, revealed The Nutrition Service Director (NSD) or designee is responsible for training culinary staff on how to handle foods to avoid any inappropriate foods being served to patients or residents with food allergies. This may include special designated food preparation space in the case of life threatening food allergies. …
F806 citations in South Carolina
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
South Carolina cites F806 more often than its own record predicts
1.61 times the share F806 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in South Carolina 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 South Carolina surveyors wrote
F806 findings written in South Carolina, 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 observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident preferences were honored in relation to dietary meals. Specifically, the facility did not provide residents preferences or substitutes. This deficient practice had the potential to effect all residents obtaining food items from the kitchen.Findings include:During a kitchen tour on 05/12/26 at 4:48 PM, observations revealed no posted alternative menu.During an interview conducted with Cook1 on 05/13/26 at 4:55 PM, revealed she was unaware of any alternatives for residents. Cook1 stated she was preparing the supper meal, which consisted of grilled cheese sandwiches and stewed tomatoes. When asked what the alternative was for individuals who did not eat those items, she stated, I am not sure. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of South Carolina citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.71% | 1.76× |
| 2024 | 0.32% | 0.83× |
| 2025 | 0.64% | 1.61× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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