F685 in Connecticut. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Connecticut cites F685 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.51×
0.51 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Connecticut citations0.12%
Of every deficiency written in Connecticut in 2025, this is the portion that was F685.
Connecticut0.12%
National0.24%
Share of all citations that were F685.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Connecticut surveyors wrote
F685 findings written in Connecticut, 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 20, 2026
Based on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 3 residents (Resident #20 and Resident #34) reviewed for hearing, the facility failed to follow up on audiology recommendations in a timely manner. The findings include:1. Resident #20 was admitted to the facility in January 2024 with diagnoses that included fracture of the right hand and high blood pressure. The quarterly MDS dated [DATE] identified Resident #20 had intact cognition. The MDS further identified Resident #20 had adequate hearing and did not use hearing aids or other hearing appliances.The Audiology Consultation note dated 1/7/26 identified Resident #20 was seen for management of cerumen (ear wax). …
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