Inconsistent Weekend Activities Provided for Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide consistent weekend activities for its residents, as evidenced by a review of the activity calendars for February, March, and April 2025. The calendars showed that weekend activities were limited to a movie matinee and a 'residents' choice' activity, with only a few additional events such as an Easter egg hunt and a jazz concert in April. Resident Council members reported that activities rarely occurred on weekends and that the available activities, such as movie matinees, were held on the assisted living floor. The council expressed a desire for more interactive, staff-led group activities on weekends. Interviews with staff confirmed the lack of consistent weekend activities. The activities staff acknowledged the deficiency and stated that efforts were being made to improve weekend programming. A CNA interviewed was unsure about the presence of weekend activities, indicating a lack of awareness or communication regarding the activity schedule. The facility's own policy requires that activities be available to meet residents' needs and interests to support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, but this standard was not met on weekends.