F-Tag F0809 (Frequency of Meals/Snacks at Bedtime) is a CMS regulatory requirement in the "Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies" category. The loaded CMS-derived records contain 836 citations across 738 facilities.

How severe is F-Tag F0809?

The top recorded severity level in the loaded records is L. 1 citations reached Immediate Jeopardy severity.

Which states cite F-Tag F0809 most?

The top states for F-Tag F0809 citations are Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Texas, Missouri.

How do I write a Plan of Correction for F-Tag F0809?

A POC for F-Tag F0809 must include corrective action taken, root cause analysis, staff education, monitoring plan, and systemic prevention measures. POCDesk's AI-powered POC generator can draft a compliant response automatically.

F-Tag F0809 — Frequency of Meals/Snacks at Bedtime

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Official CMS facts

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

According to the loaded CMS Health Deficiency records, this tag has 836 citations across 738 unique facilities. 1 citation has reached Immediate Jeopardy severity. The top recorded severity is L.

Top-Cited States for F-Tag F0809

Pennsylvania — 110 citations
Illinois — 81 citations
California — 51 citations
Texas — 49 citations
Missouri — 48 citations

Related F-Tags in Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

F-Tag F0812 — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (19,893 citations)
F-Tag F0804 — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (3,920 citations)
F-Tag F0803 — Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (2,965 citations)
F-Tag F0814 — Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (1,803 citations)
F-Tag F0806 — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (1,618 citations)

POCDesk summary and practical use

POCDesk organizes the CMS citation records above to show frequency, geography, severity, and related tags. These comparisons are editorial summaries, not CMS regulatory guidance and not a substitute for the regulation, survey findings, or legal advice.

Source, freshness, and limitations

CMS nursing-home Provider Data is the source for the descriptive citation counts above. Counts may change as CMS updates data, and missing measures remain unknown rather than zero. Read the governing 42 CFR Part 483 and POCDesk’s editorial standards.

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families