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14. Did staff answer call bells in a timely&courteous manner? No One resident reported sometimes a staff member <br /> If no,did you share this with the administrative staff? will respond to the call button, but tell the resident <br /> they would return or someone would return to <br /> address needs. Another resident reported the <br /> wait time could be as lengthy as one and a half <br /> hours.This was shared with the administrator who <br /> indicated the call light should remain on until the <br /> resident issue was resolved. Administrator <br /> indicated that staff might be turning off the light <br /> prematurely thinking that answering the call <br /> button was the appropriate conclusion instead of <br /> waiting until the issue was resolved. He will <br /> address. <br /> Resident Services Yes/No/NA <br /> 15. Were residents asked their preferences or opinions about the Yes It was mentioned to the administrator that there <br /> activities planned for them at the facility? seemed to be an absence of weekend activities <br /> as noted by a resident.Administrator indicated <br /> that a member of the activity staff is scheduled on <br /> the weekends, and during covid the community <br /> response had diminished some. Things are <br /> getting back to normal. <br /> 16. Do residents have the opportunity to purchase personal items of Yes <br /> their choice using their monthly needs funds? Yes <br /> Can residents access their monthly needs funds at their <br /> convenience? <br /> 17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal/snack choices? Yes One resident complained about the food,while <br /> Are they given a choice about where they prefer to dine? Yes another indicated he enjoyed the food very much. <br /> One complaint revolved around the temperature. <br /> Administrator indicated the number of methods <br /> the kitchen employed to keep the food warm are <br /> many. He will look into the matter.Another <br /> complaint indicated the resident was served <br /> spoiled milk. Facility is trying to encourage <br /> residents to come to the dining room for meals. <br /> Many prefer to stay in their rooms for meals. <br /> 18. Do residents have privacy in making and receiving phone calls? Yes A resident was observed using the phone <br /> available for residents for private phone calls. <br /> 19. Is there evidence of community involvement from other civic, Yes <br /> volunteer or religious groups? <br /> 20. Does the facility have a Resident's Council? Yes Administrator attended Resident Council Meeting <br /> Family Council? No several weeks ago. It was a positive experience. <br />