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Resident Services Yes No <br />N/A <br />Comments/Other Observations (please <br />number comments) <br />15. Were residents asked their preferences or opinions <br /> about the activities planned for them at the facility? <br />Yes 15-20. Residents are invited to participate in <br />decisions on activities, menus and eating <br />choices, and outings. The activities postings <br />indicate a wide variety of programs and projects <br />in which to engage. <br />15a. Was a current activity calendar posted in the facility? Yes <br />15b. Were activities scheduled to occur at the time of your <br /> visit occurring? <br />N/A <br />16. Do residents have the opportunity to purchase personal <br /> items of their choice using their monthly needs funds? <br />N/A <br />16a.Can residents access their monthly needs funds at their <br /> convenience? <br />N/A <br />17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal & <br />snack choices? <br />Yes <br />17a. Are they given a choice about where they prefer to dine? Yes <br />17b. Did residents express positive opinions regarding their <br /> dining experience? <br />Yes <br />17c. Is fresh ice water available and provided to residents? Yes <br />18. Do residents have privacy in making and receiving <br /> phone calls? <br />Yes <br />19. Is there evidence of community involvement from other <br />Civic, volunteer or religious groups? <br />Yes <br />20. Does the facility have a functioning: Resident’s Council? <br /> Family Council? <br />Yes <br />Both <br /> <br /> <br />Areas of Concern Exit Summary continued <br />Are there resident issues or topics that need follow-up or <br />review at a later time or during the next visit? <br /> Present Areas of Concern: <br />None. <br /> <br />Past Areas of Concern: <br />None. <br /> <br />Discuss items from “Areas of Concern” Section as well as any <br />changes observed during the visit. Give summary of visit <br />with Administrator or SIC. Does the facility have needs that <br />the committee or community could help address? <br /> Comments from residents were VERY positive, a group of <br />residents was enjoying the front porch on the warm afternoon <br />of our visit. They were “all smiles” and very relaxed. When <br />asked about staff, comments were very affirmative. One <br />resident stated “Laura [Laura Hannigan Executive Director] is <br />fantastic!” Questions about care, satisfaction, if we could <br />help, were all met with praise for Brookdale Meadowmont, <br />the program, facility, and staff. <br /> <br />Brookdale consistently presents a warm and caring program <br />and staff. They have won corporate wide awards for two years <br />for resident and family satisfaction. <br /> <br /> 1/2015