F676 in Minnesota. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Minnesota cites F676 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share2.88×
2.88 times the share F676 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Minnesota citations0.85%
Of every deficiency written in Minnesota in 2025, this is the portion that was F676.
Minnesota0.85%
National0.30%
Share of all citations that were F676.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Minnesota surveyors wrote
F676 findings written in Minnesota, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
G · Actual harm, isolatedApril 18, 2019
Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to train staff and consistently implement a communication board for 1 of 1 resident (R40) reviewed who was dependent on an alternative means of communication to communicate care needs, share feelings and socialize. This resulted in harm for R40 who suffered emotional distress, and cried when describing how staff failed to allow her an opportunity to communicate in a meaningful manner.
Findings include:
On 4/15/19 at 4:50 p.m., R40 requested to be interviewed by the surveyor. Due to R40 requiring assistance with communication, registered nurse (RN)-C was asked who would best be able to help provide a method of alternative communication. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 5, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to provide the necessary assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) to maintain oral hygiene for 1 of 1 resident (R36) reviewed for ADL assistance. Findings include:R36's face sheet provided on 8/5/26, included diagnoses of malignant neoplasm (cancerous tumor) of right bronchus or lung, and palliative care (specialized medical care during serious illness).R36's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated moderately impaired cognition, clear speech, could understand and be understood. …
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