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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCedar Grove 2019-08-17Community Advisory Committee Quarterly/Annual Visitation Report County: Orange Facility Type: X Family Care Home Nursing Home Adult Care Home Facility Name/Address: Cedar Grove Family Care Home 403 Saw Mill Rd Cedar Grove NC 27231 Visit Date: 8 / 17 / 19 Time spent in facility: hr. 45 min Arrival time: 1:45 am X pm Name of person exit interview was held with: Betsy Collins, Co-owner Interview was held: X in Person Phone Admin. SIC (Supervisor in Charge) Other Staff Rep. Sister Anna Committee Members Present: Gloria Brown and Joan Rehm Report Completed by: Gloria Brown Number of Residents who received personal visits from committee members: 10 Resident Rights Information is clearly visible: Yes No Ombudsman Contact Info is correct and clearly posted: Yes No The most recent survey was readily accessible: NA Yes No (Required for Nursing Homes Only) Staffing information clearly posted: No Yes Emergency Information is clearly posted Resident Profile Yes/No/NA Comments/Other Observations 1. Do the residents appear neat, clean and odor free? Yes 1) Some were sitting on the front porch, 1 kitchen eating, some in their rooms watching their TVs. 2. Did residents say they receive assistance with personal care activities? Ex. brushing their teeth, combing their hair, inserting dentures or cleaning their eyeglasses? Yes 3. Did you see or hear residents being encouraged to participate in their care by staff members? Yes 4. Were residents interacting with staff, other residents & visitors? Yes 4) On my visits I have observed that the residents are respectful of others space and like interacting with visitors. 5. Did staff respond to or interact with residents who had difficulty communicating or making their needs known verbally? Yes 5) On our way out one resident was wanting a soda. Betsy hear her and replied I will see what I can do. 6. Did you observe restraints in use? No 7. If so, did you ask staff about the facility’s restraint policies? NA Resident Living Accommodations Yes/No/NA Comments/Other Observations 8. Did residents describe their living environment as homelike? Yes 8. Each has their own beg and some of their personal belongings. 9. Did you notice unpleasant odors in commonly used areas? No 10. Did you see items that could cause harm or be hazardous? No 11. Did residents feel their living areas were too noisy? No 11) There are many space for a change of environment is desired. 12. Does the facility accommodate smokers? Where? Outside only Inside only Both Inside/Outside No 13. Were residents able to reach their call bells with ease? NA 14. Did staff answer call bells in a timely & courteous manner? If no, did you share this with the administrative staff? NA NA Resident Services Yes/No/NA Comments/Other Observations 15. Were residents asked their preferences or opinions about the activities planned for them at the facility? Yes 15. They discuss where they would like to go to shop, eat out or attend comm. Events in area. 16. Do residents have the opportunity to purchase personal items of their choice using their monthly needs funds? Can residents access their monthly needs funds at their convenience? Yes Yes 17. Are residents asked their preferences about meal/snack choices? Are they given a choice about where they prefer to dine? No No 17. Snack gets a choice sometimes. 18. Do residents have privacy in making and receiving phone calls? Yes 19. Is there evidence of community involvement from other civic, volunteer or religious groups? Yes 19. Area churches come by on Sunday to take the residents to services and events. More come by during holidays. 20. Does the facility have a Resident’s Council? Family Council? NA NA Areas of Concern Yes/No/NA Exit Summary Are there resident issues or topics that need follow-up or review at a later time or during the next visit? Present Areas of Concern: • Again the team members observed that the hallways are quite dark and that could be a safety hazard. • We previously suggested a light was needed in the second house by the kitchen entry where there is a tripping hazard. There is no natural light in these areas. • Again the dark hallway especially in the second building. This was discussed with Betsy and she acknowledged it was dark but no complaints by residents I guess they get accustomed to the darkness. Yes Discuss items from “Areas of Concern” Section as well as any changes observed during the visit Dark hallways could be hazardous for falls. This Document is PUBLIC RECORD. Do not identify any Resident(s) by name or inference on this form.