Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure activities were being provided to 48 of 48 residents ( Residents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48) residing in the facility. This failure resulted in psychosocial harm for four residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, Resident 3, and Resident 12). Residents 1, 2, 3, and 12; verbalized being bored, frustrated, and felt no joy while at the facility. …
F679 · Activities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Every F679 citation surveyors wrote nationally that year.
Distinct nursing homes with at least one F679 finding.
The harm level
How severely F679 is cited
0.2% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G10.0% | H40.2% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1,51561.1% | E90636.5% | F431.7% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B30.1% | C90.4% |
In the surveyor’s words
What an F679 citation says
One finding from each severity level, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on record review, facility activity calendar, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure group activities were planned for outside of the facility to meet the needs of residents who expressed that it was important to them to attend group activities outside of the facility for 4 of 4 residents reviewed for activities (Resident #31, #44, #78, and #80). During interview, Resident #44 cried when speaking about his inability to enjoy his retirement because he was not able to do things outside such as eating at a restaurant, going to a baseball game, going out to see Christmas lights, socializing, going into a store and being able to touch items and shop for himself. …
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities in accordance with the comprehensive assessment to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for the secure unit (female secure unit) reviewed for activities. The facility failed to ensure activities were provided to the residents on the female secure unit 08/31/2026-09/03/2026. This failure could place residents at risk of not having activities to meet their interests or needs and a decline in their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Findings included: During observations made between 08/31/26-09/03/26 at different times of the day there were no activities provided to the residents on the female secure unit of 18 residents. …
Based on observation, interview and record review, facility staff failed to provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the residents' interests for residents who reside on the memory care unit. The facility census was 79. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled, Memory Care Policy, undated, showed staff were directed to do the following: -Activities are done three times a day, seven days a week on memory care. -We include crafts, spiritual, emotional, cognitive, social, physical, creative, and independent activities; -We offer a one-to-one program to those who choose to not attend group activities or who cannot attend group activities. 2. Review of the Memory Care Unit Activity Calendar, dated June 2025, showed: -Tuesday, 06/10/25; 10:00 A.M. …
By state — 2025
Where F679 is cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
- Maryland1.77× · 27 citations
- Washington1.74× · 25 citations
- Missouri1.64× · 31 citations
- Ohio1.64× · 53 citations
- Michigan1.38× · 26 citations
- Texas0.91× · 44 citations
- Pennsylvania0.76× · 25 citations
- California0.64× · 51 citations
Co-occurrence
Cited alongside F679
Of the 2025 surveys that cited F679, these tags appeared in the same inspection more often than chance would predict.
- F7917.7% of F679 surveys · 6.7× chance
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- F5657.4% of F679 surveys · 6.6× chance
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- F8685.7% of F679 surveys · 5.9× chance
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- F5619.2% of F679 surveys · 5.8× chance
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F6997.4% of F679 surveys · 5.4× chance
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Cited in the same inspection, not caused by one another.
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