Charles House Winmore 2016-08-09

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Facility / Date: Charles House Winmore August 9, 2016 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? Yes 16. Due to the level of dementia for these residents, they do not manage their own finances. All residents have family in the area and they are visited by their families who buy extras for them and help with choices. Everyone seemed quite comfortable about the situation. 18. Residents are unable to communicate on the phone. 19. Heather thought it would be great if religious groups, civic or volunteer groups came by and visited with the residents. That is not not taking place. 20. The residents cannot have a council due their dementia but the families are quite active. 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? Yes 16a.Can residents access their monthly needs funds at their convenience? Yes 17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal & snack choices? Yes 17a. Are they given a choice about where they prefer to dine? Yes 17b. Did residents express positive opinions regarding their dining experience? Yes 17c. Is fresh ice water available and provided to residents? Yes 18. Do residents have privacy in making and receiving phone calls? N/A 19. Is there evidence of community involvement from other Civic, volunteer or religious groups? No 20. Does the facility have a functioning: Resident’s Council? Family Council? N/A Areas of Concern Exit Summary Are there resident issues or topics that need follow-up or review at a later time or during the next visit? None noted during this visit. We will try to visit with residents alone as well at future visits. Discuss items from “Areas of Concern” Section as well as any changes observed during the visit. Give summary of visit with Administrator or SIC. Does the facility have needs that the committee or community could help address? This is a new facility and is extremely clean, modern and to all appearances well run. The residents were finishing lunch as we arrived. After touring the facility we sat with the residents, Heather and the assistant, and visited for about 45 minutes with them all. All residents had trouble speaking and understanding but they appeared to have a good relationship with Heather and staff and actively tried hard to communicate. The residents indicated they would like us to come again and “chat” with them.