Nutrition and Dietary in Texas nursing homes
Food and nutrition rules cover what residents eat and drink, how it is prepared, and how safely it is handled. Meals are expected to be nourishing, appealing, suited to each person's medical needs and preferences, and served from a kitchen that follows food safety standards.
- Texas nursing homes have 3,440 citations in the CMS category "Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies", 11% of all health deficiencies (rank 5 of 10).
- 1,074 of 1,177 homes (91%) have at least one, and 11 have one at the immediate jeopardy level (J, K or L).
- 0% of these citations are at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels (G to L); 98% are potential-for-harm (D to F). The most cited tag is F800, with 35.
Severity of these citations
| Level | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | 11 | 0% |
| Actual harm | 0 | 0% |
| Potential for harm | 3,367 | 98% |
| Minimal harm potential | 62 | 2% |
Tags in this category
| Tag | Texas citations |
|---|---|
| F800 Nourishing, well-balanced diet | 35 |
| F801 Qualified dietitian and food staff | 75 |
| F802 Enough kitchen and dining support staff | 46 |
| F803 Menus that meet nutritional needs | 182 |
| F804 Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures | 293 |
| F805 Food prepared for individual needs | 127 |
| F806 Allergies, preferences, and meal substitutes | 99 |
| F807 Drinks and hydration | 15 |
| F808 Physician-ordered therapeutic diets | 52 |
| F809 Meal times and snacks | 51 |
| F810 Adaptive eating equipment and help | 31 |
| F811 Paid feeding assistants | 3 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 2,116 |
| F813 Food brought in by visitors | 140 |
| F814 Garbage disposal | 175 |
Homes with the most citations in this category
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.