Failure to Provide Scheduled and Evening Activities for Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that scheduled activities were completed and that evening activities were provided for residents. Multiple residents reported that scheduled activities rarely occurred as posted, with activity materials simply left out for residents to use independently. Observations confirmed that scheduled activities, such as the 'move and groove' session, were not conducted at the designated times, and no activity staff were present in the activities room during these periods. Residents were observed waiting for scheduled activities that did not take place, and the Activities Recreation Director was unable to explain why the activities were not occurring as planned. Further review revealed that there were no scheduled activities after 2:00 P.M. on weekends and after 4:00 P.M. on weekdays, leaving residents without structured engagement during these times. The Activities Recreation Director confirmed that no evening activities were scheduled, as the activities department left for the day and no other staff facilitated activities in their absence. The facility's policy stated that activities should encourage independence and interaction, but the lack of scheduled and conducted activities affected 92 out of 93 residents who participate in activities.