Failure to Provide Activities for Memory Care Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide activities that met the interests and psychosocial needs of residents on the secured dementia (memory care) unit, specifically affecting two residents and potentially impacting twelve additional residents. Observations during the survey revealed that no organized or individual activities were available for any residents on the memory care unit, despite the activity calendar indicating scheduled group activities for that day. Interviews with family, staff, and residents confirmed that activity staff rarely visited the memory care unit, and only a few residents occasionally attended activities outside the unit. The activity assistant reported that she did not conduct activities in memory care and that there was no separate activity calendar for the unit. Residents and staff expressed concerns about the lack of stimulation and engagement for those residing in memory care. One resident reported that while his care needs were met, there was nothing to do on the unit. Staff interviews corroborated that activities had not been held in the memory care unit for a significant period, and only a small number of residents were taken off the unit to participate in activities elsewhere. The dedicated activity staff member for memory care was only present every other weekend, further limiting opportunities for engagement.