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<br /> <br /> <br />15. Were residents asked their preferences or opinions about the <br />activities planned for them at the facility? <br />Yes 15. Activities and meal calendars were <br />clearly posted in common areas. Halls <br />were properly lit and filled with artwork. <br />Safety instructions and residents rights <br />were clearly identifiable. <br /> <br />Photos of staff on duty are displayed for <br />residents, guests, visitors with names <br />clearly printed. <br /> <br />19. Not only does the staff post a <br />calendar of events, but they provide a <br />community wall showcasing fliers for <br />specific upcoming gatherings, movies, <br />and shows. <br /> <br />15a. Was a current activity calendar posted in the facility? Yes <br />15b. Were activities scheduled to occur at the time of your visit actually <br />occurring? <br />Yes <br />See <br />note <br />16. Do residents have the opportunity to purchase personal items of <br />their choice using their monthly needs funds? <br />N/A <br />16a. Can residents access their monthly needs funds at their <br />convenience? (#16 and 16a pertain only to residents on <br />Medicaid/Special Assistance. NHs $30 per month. ACHs $66 <br />minus medication co-pay and full cost OTC drugs) <br />N/A <br />17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal & snack choices? <br />(Adult Care Home residents should receive snacks 3X per day. <br />Nursing Home residents should be offered snacks at bedtime.) <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 dining <br />experience (the food provided)? <br />Yes <br />17c. Is fresh ice water available and provided to residents? Yes <br />18. Do residents have privacy in making and receiving phone calls? Yes <br />19. Is there evidence of community involvement from other civic, <br />volunteer or religious groups? <br />Yes <br />20. Does the facility have a functioning: Resident’s Council? <br /> Family Council? <br />Yes <br />Yes <br /> <br /> <br />Areas of Concern Exit Summary <br />Are there resident issues or topics that need follow-up or <br />review at a later time or during the next visit? <br /> <br />Most residents were unable to meet with us because they <br />were transitioning between their exercise routine and <br />preparing for dinner. The residents we did speak with <br />didn’t raise any issues or ideas on how to improve their <br />experience. They were very happy with the facilities, staff <br />and living conditions at Carol Woods. <br /> <br /> <br />Discuss items from “Areas of Concern” Section as well as any <br />changes observed during the visit. Give summary of visit with <br />Administrator or SIC. Does the facility have needs that the <br />committee or community could help address? <br />______________________________________________ <br /> <br />Consistent with previous visits, Carol Wood provides one of <br />the counties best residential experiences for the senior <br />community. At the exit interview, we discussed how the staff <br />is preparing for the arrival of hurricane Florence on Thursday. <br />They had multiple meetings to review their emergency policies <br />and procedures. <br /> <br />