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F679 citations in Kansas

Activities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F679 in Kansas. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Kansas cites F679 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.56×

1.56 times the share F679 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Kansas citations0.78%

Of every deficiency written in Kansas in 2025, this is the portion that was F679.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Kansas surveyors wrote

F679 findings written in Kansas, 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.

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 12, 2026

Based on record review, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and well-being of Resident (R) 16. Findings included:- R16's electronic medical record (EMR) documented a diagnosis of dementia.R16's Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of zero, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. The MDS documented it was very important for him to have snacks between meals, listen to music, be around animals, such as pets, and to participate in his favorite activities.R16's Activity Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 05/29/2026, did not trigger.R16's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], documented he had a BIMS score of zero, which indicated severe cognitive… …

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Recent years

YearShare of Kansas citationsvs expected
20230.92%1.52×
20240.50%0.98×
20250.78%1.56×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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