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<br /> <br />11. Did residents feel their living areas were too noisy? No <br />12. Does the facility accommodate smokers? <br />Where? Outside only Inside only Both Inside/Outside <br />No <br />13. Were residents able to reach their call bells with ease? Yes <br />14. Did staff answer call bells in a timely & courteous manner? <br />If no, did you share this with the administrative staff? <br />No* <br /> <br />14. Some residents stated that response to call <br />bells was quick. One resident did complain about <br />slow response, especially at night. We observed <br />one staff member who was curt with a resident <br />when responding to a call bell. This was <br />discussed with the Administrator. <br /> <br />Resident Services Yes/No/NA Comments/Other Observations <br />15. Were residents asked their preferences or opinions about the <br />activities planned for them at the facility? <br />Yes 15. During our visit, one resident was doing a <br />puzzle and others were watching a large screen tv <br />in the activity room. The activities director was <br />ill, but the assistant was in and out of the room, <br />she had done a morning activity and was going to <br />do an afternoon activity as well. <br />16. Do residents have the opportunity to purchase personal items of <br />their choice using their monthly needs funds? <br />Can residents access their monthly needs funds at their <br />convenience? <br />Yes <br /> <br />Yes <br /> <br />17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal/snack choices? <br />Are they given a choice about where they prefer to dine? <br />Yes <br />Yes <br />17. One resident liked the alternative food <br />choices. The Administrator told us that they <br />begun an “always available” menu which <br />includes soups and sandwiches. <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 Resident’s Council? <br />Family Council? <br />Yes <br />No <br /> <br /> Areas of Concern Yes/No/NA Exit Summary