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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W467
§483.480(b)(1) Each client must receive at least three meals daily,
Guidance §483.480(b)(1)
Meal times may be flexible and accommodate a variety of activities (e.g. holiday and weekend
activities). Clients should be offered the opportunity of three meals every day, but may be given
the choice of not participating in a meal due to their schedule or preference.
For example, a client wakes up late on a Saturday morning and decides to have brunch.
History
Rev. 135, Issued: 02-27-15, Effective: 04-27-15, Implementation: 04-27-15
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
1cadb4b94893bc8f2247103bc55d67f8eb6ddd89f2517ee96c88986d8cfd3960
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