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<br /> <br />Pruitt Carolina Point Facility / September 13, <br />2017: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Resident Services Yes <br />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 />N/A* 15. Residents report attending some activities. <br />They had a Gospel Weekend the past weekend. <br />The activities director now has an assistant, which <br />should help reach more residents. They have a <br />vegetable garden and a room with games. They <br />also utilize the hairdressing area for manicures. <br />One resident reported enjoying regular visits from <br />someone who brings a bird, and noted that she <br />would enjoy more animal visits. <br />Several residents reported that they did not have <br />any one invite them to any activities. <br />15a. The rooms have activity calendars, but the <br />calendars are difficult to read because the font is so <br />small. We discussed this with the Administrator. <br />17. Food continues to be a problem at this facility. <br />Residents can request something different for some <br />meals, but their only alternative appears to be a <br />cheese sandwich. We discussed this with the ad- <br />ministrator who advised us that she has just hired a <br />new chef. She was apprised of residents’ com- <br />plaints about lack of food choice and many resi- <br />dents’ complaints about the food in general. <br /> Some residents had no complaints about the <br />food. One resident keeps cereal in her room as she <br />does not like grits or oatmeal, which is the standard <br />breakfast. <br />15a. Was a current activity calendar posted in the facility? Yes* <br />15b. Were activities scheduled to occur at the time of <br />your visit actually 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 />Yes <br />16a.Can residents access their monthly needs funds at <br />their convenience? <br />Yes <br />17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal & <br />snack choices? <br />No* <br />17a. Are they given a choice about where they prefer to dine? Yes <br />17b. Did residents express positive opinions regarding <br />their dining experience? <br />No <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 />N/A <br />19. Is there evidence of community involvement from other <br />civic, volunteer or religious groups? <br />N/A <br />20. Does the facility have a functioning: <br />Resident’s Council? <br /> Family Council? <br />Yes <br /> <br />No <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />