Failure to Provide Scheduled Group and Individualized Activities
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide both group and individualized activities to meet the needs of multiple residents on the Main Nursing Unit. Observations revealed that several residents were left sitting in the dining room without any form of stimulation, such as music or television, during scheduled activity times. Specifically, the scheduled 'Coffee & Chat' activity consisted only of distributing coffee without any social engagement, and the 'Fun & Fit Exercise' activity was not conducted as planned. These deficiencies were confirmed through staff interviews and review of the activities calendar. Additionally, residents with significant cognitive and physical limitations, who were assessed as requiring one-to-one bedside activities for sensory stimulation and socialization, did not consistently receive these services. Documentation showed that one resident only had three documented one-to-one activities in a month, and another had no documented one-to-one activities prior to the previous month. The Activities Director confirmed that these residents were mostly bed bound and did not attend group activities, yet the required individualized activities were not provided as assessed.