Pruitt Carolina Point 2017-05-10

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Resident Living Accommodations Yes No N/A Comments/Other Observations (please number comments) 8. Did residents describe their living environment as homelike? yes 8. A family member state she appreciated that coffee was always available and the lounge areas were comfortable. 14. Call bells trigger a loud alarm that could be heard on the entire unit (prompting them to be addressed quickly). 9. Did you notice unpleasant odors? no 10. Did you see items that could cause harm or be hazardous? no 10a. Were unattended med carts locked? yes 10b. Were bathrooms clean, odor-free and free from hazards? yes 10c. Were rooms containing hazardous materials locked? yes 11. Did residents feel their living areas were kept at a reasonable noise level? yes 12. Does the facility accommodate smokers? Note: By regulation smoking is only permitted outside of the Building 13. Were residents able to reach their call bells with ease? yes 14. Did staff answer call bells in a timely & courteous manner? yes 14a If no, did you share this with the administrative staff? *** N/A equals not applicable, not asked, not observed Carolina Point. May 10, 2017 Resident Services Yes No N/A Comments/Other Observations (please number comments) 15. Were residents asked their preferences or opinions about the activities planned for them at the facility? no 15. Activities are planned by the activities director. Though they are varied, residents interviewed stated they were not asked about preferences. It was suggested perhaps this could be addressed at resident council meetings. 17b. Lack of meal choice was mentioned by several residents. A standard meal is served and an alternative is available if the resident prefers something else. The rep we spoke to noted some have meals brought in. One family member noted that the meal was not always appropriate for residents; e.g., more ‘finger food’ would be helpful. One mentioned the same thing was always served for breakfast though it was not what she preferred, and a new tray often needed to be prepared. 15a. Was a current activity calendar posted in the facility? yes 15b. Were activities scheduled to occur at the time of your visit actually occurring? yes 16. Do residents have the opportunity to purchase personal items of their choice using their monthly needs funds? n/a 16a.Can residents access their monthly needs funds at their convenience? n/a 17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal & snack choices? n/a 17a. Are they given a choice about where they prefer to dine? yes