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F680 citations in Washington

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

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

F680 in Washington. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2024

Washington cites F680 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.39×

0.39 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of Washington citations0.03%

Of every deficiency written in Washington in 2024, this is the portion that was F680.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Washington surveyors wrote

F680 findings written in Washington, 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.

E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternDecember 6, 2024

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility's activity program was directed by a trained and qualified activities professional for the ongoing assessment, development, and/or revision of individualized activity programs for the current activities scheduled in the facility for 1 of 1 Recreation/Activity Directors (Staff S) reviewed for activities professional qualifications. This failure placed residents at risk for unmet recreation needs, boredom, and decreased quality of life. Findings included . …

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

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Recent years

YearShare of Washington citationsvs expected
20230.05%0.55×
20240.03%0.39×

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

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