Failure to Provide Sufficient and Varied Resident Activities
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a variety of activities that met the needs and interests of all residents, as evidenced by a review of the activities calendar, resident interviews, and staff interviews. The activities calendar for December 2025 showed repetitive activities, with no scheduled events later than 3:00 P.M., and a lack of staff-led activities on weekends and holidays. Activities were limited to options such as True or False, Crafts, Book Club, Bingo, Yarn Club, Bible Study, Cards, Nails, Trivia, and occasional church services, with weekends and holidays primarily offering only activity packets and television. There were no activities scheduled before 10:00 A.M. or after 3:00 P.M., and the only staff member leading activities was the Activities Director, who worked weekdays and left by 4:30 P.M. each day. Interviews with residents revealed dissatisfaction with the lack of engaging activities, particularly in the evenings and on weekends. One resident expressed boredom during these times, another noted that television was the only available option and requested more activities for veterans, and a third resident also reported boredom. Staff interviews confirmed that the Activities Director was the sole activities staff member, with no additional support, and that weekend activities were limited to passive options. The Activities Director had recently been promoted without evidence of required training or certification for the role, and there was no documentation that she had received a job description for her current position.