Mobility and range of motion · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F688 in New Jersey. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
New Jersey cites F688 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.26×
1.26 times the share F688 takes of citations nationally.
Share of New Jersey citations1.01%
Of every deficiency written in New Jersey in 2025, this is the portion that was F688.
New Jersey1.01%
National0.80%
Share of all citations that were F688.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New Jersey surveyors wrote
F688 findings written in New Jersey, 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.
G · Actual harm, isolatedApril 10, 2024
Based on observations, interviews, record review, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to identify and prevent worsening of a contracture (A permanent tightening of the muscles, tendons, skin, and surrounding tissues that causes the joints to shorten and stiffen) for one of four residents (Resident #13) reviewed for position and mobility.
This deficient practice was evidenced by:
On 03/25/24 at 10:28 AM, during the initial tour of the 3rd floor, the surveyor observed Resident #13 in bed. The resident's right hand was closed from the middle finger to the pinky finger and the index finger was pointing out. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 29, 2026
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of other pertinent facility provided documentation, the facility failed to: a.) clarify the duplicate instructions for ambulation, b.) ensure the functional maintenance program (FMP) was provided, and c.) update or revise care plan to reflect the FMP. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #11) reviewed for the residents with limited mobility and receives appropriate services to maintain or improve and prevent further decline. …
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