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F679 citations in New York

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 New York. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

New York cites F679 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.17×

1.17 times the share F679 takes of citations nationally.

Share of New York citations0.59%

Of every deficiency written in New York 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 New York surveyors wrote

F679 findings written in New York, 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, isolatedJuly 23, 2026

Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a survey, the facility failed to ensure ongoing provision of programs to support each resident and their choices of activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well being for one (Resident #107) of one resident reviewed. Specifically, Resident #107 was provided with and/or offered minimal activities from 07/01/2026 to 07/22/2026 and they were observed in bed with the door closed, no stimulation with a one-to-one sitter on 07/15/2026, 07/16/2026 and 07/20/2026. …

Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternMay 14, 2021

Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 5/14/21, the facility did not provide, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community. Specifically, one (Resident #14) of one resident reviewed for activities revealed the resident was not asked to participate in activities and was not able to go outside of the facility. …

Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility

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Recent years

YearShare of New York citationsvs expected
20230.78%1.30×
20241.09%2.14×
20250.59%1.17×

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

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