Failure to Provide Activities on Evenings and Weekends
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities that meets the interests, preferences, and well-being of each resident, as required by the Administration Code Section 300.1410. Specifically, there were no structured activities scheduled after 3:30 PM on weekdays or at any time during weekends for any of the 67 residents. Activity calendars for multiple months confirmed the absence of evening and weekend activities, and both the administrator and activity director acknowledged that no such activities were provided due to staffing limitations. The activity calendars for the North and South Units listed only unstructured or independent activities for weekends, with the administrator unable to confirm if these were actually occurring. Multiple residents, including the resident council president, expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of activities during evenings and weekends, stating there was nothing to do during these times. Residents indicated a desire for more activities, particularly on weekends, noting that the absence of activities made weekends feel long and contributed to feelings of boredom. Family members also noted that the lack of activities affected residents' well-being, with one resident becoming restless and expressing a desire to leave the facility when unoccupied.