483.60 - Food and Nutrition Services

F804: Nutritive Value/Appear, Palatable/Prefer Temp

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What this regulation requires

Each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance food and drink that is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Source: CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix PP | 42 CFR § 483.60

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