Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide fluids (regular coffee) consistent to resident's preferences and choices. This failure had the potential to cause frustrations, decreased fluid intake resulting in dehydration for 203 of 208 residents including Resident 56, Resident 26 and Resident 113. Cross-reference F561. Findings: a. During a review of Resident 56's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility admitted the resident on 1/2/2026 with diagnoses including spinal stenosis (narrowing of one or more spaces within the spinal canal) cervical region (neck area), polyneuropathy (generalized disorders of the peripheral nervous system), and unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition (a nutritional status in which reduced availability of… …
F807 citations in California
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
California cites F807 less often than its own record predicts
0.82 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F807.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What California surveyors wrote
F807 findings written in California, 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 medical record review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient fluids was provided for two of three sampled residents (Residents 9 and 10) observed for hydration. * The facility failed to ensure Resident 10 had a water pitcher inside her room. * The facility failed to ensure Resident 9's water pitcher was refilled with water. These failures posed the risk for the residents to not receive an appropriate hydration.Findings: 1. On 8/1/25, at 1130 hours, concurrent observation and interview was conducted with Resident 10. Resident 10 verbalized wanting to have iced water. Resident 10 was observed with dryness to her mouth. Resident 10 was observed without a water pitcher in place. CNA 8 verified Resident 10 had no water pitcher for her use. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of California citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.02% | 0.49× |
| 2024 | 0.07% | 1.33× |
| 2025 | 0.05% | 0.82× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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