HomeMy WebLinkAboutNH-Pruitt Health Carolina Point 2025-06-23 Community Advisory Committee Quarterly Visitation Report
County: Orange Facility Type: Facility:
"Nursing Home" Pruitt Health-Carolina Point
5935 Mt Sinai Rd,
Durham, NC 27705
Visit Date: Monday, Time spent in facility: 45 MIN Arrival time: 10:15 am
JUNE 23, 2025
Name of person exit interview was held with: ADMINISTRATOR: Kevin Keating-Burch
Committee Members Present: Jackie Podger and Prakash Sista Report Completed by: Jackie Podger
Number of Residents who received personal visits from committee members: 10
Resident Rights Information is clearly visible: X Yes Ombudsman Contact Info is correct and clearly posted: X Yes
The most recent survey was readily accessible: Staffing information clearly posted: X Yes
Survey Book was placed at the entrance.
Resident •rofile Yes/No/N Comments/Other Observations
1. Do the residents appear neat, clean and odor free? Most of the residents were dressed.
YES They appeared neat, clean, and odor
free.
2. Did residents say they receive assistance with Several residents stated everything was
personal care activities? Ex. brushing their teeth, YES going well and assistance was provided
combing their hair, inserting dentures or cleaning when asked.
their eyeglasses?
3. Did you see or hear residents being encouraged to Key, the Activity Director, was observed
participate in their care by staff members? YES interacting with residents and
encouraging them to come to exercise.
4. Were residents interacting with staff, other residents Staff interacted with many residents
& visitors? YES during the passing of meds, room
cleaning, and answering call bells.
5. Did staff respond to or interact with residents who Staff spoke to residents using their
had difficulty communicating or making their needs YES names and giving resident's eye contact
known verbally? while assisting with their needs.
6. Did you observe restraints in use? NO
7. If so, did you ask staff about the facility's restraint N/A
policies?
Comments/OtherResident Living Accommodations Yes/No/N Observations
8. Did residents describe their living environment as YES The residents we spoke with indicated
homelike? they were comfortable.
9. Did you notice unpleasant odors in commonly used NO
areas?
10. Did you see items that could cause harm or be NO
hazardous?
11. Did residents feel their living areas were too noisy? NO No one mentioned sound level being a
problem.
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12. Does the facility accommodate smokers? YES Residents must sign in and out when
Where? X Outside only they are going to the smoking area. One
resident was observed leaving to smoke
without noting her absence in the
resident log.
13. Were residents able to reach their call bells with ease? YES We received several requests for
service. We passed the request along to
the nursing assistants and they
responded immediately
14. Did staff answer call bells in a timely& courteous
manner? YES
If no, did you share this with the administrative staff?
Comments/OtherObservations
15. Were residents asked their preferences or opinions YES Activities have become much more
about the activities planned for them at the facility? important since the arrival of Key..
Bingo is very popular. The residents
have Bingo twice a week and can win
Bingo Bucks for purchases at the
resident store. Prizes include shampoo,
deodorant, and snacks. Donations are
accepted.
16. Do residents have the opportunity to purchase
personal items of their choice using their monthly YES
needsfunds?
Can residents access their monthly needs funds at
their convenience?
17. Are residents asked their preferences about YES The residents are given a choice of
meal/snack choices? several options at mealtime. Some
Are they given a choice about where they prefer to residents liked the food and others felt
dine? the food was adequate.
18. Do residents have privacy in making and receiving YES Two cell phones are available at the
phone calls? nurses station on each hall. There are
designated private areas for usage.
19. Is there evidence of community involvement from YES The Activity Calendar indicated
other civic, volunteer or religious groups? community groups were participating.
20. Does the facility have a Resident's Council? YES Morris is still the President of the
Family Council? No Residents Group. The attendance
varies..
Are there resident issues or topics that need follow-up or We addressed the woman who left the
review at a later time or during the next visit? building without signing out and in to
smoke. This is a requirement. Kevin
took notes. The survey book was in the
reception area, but was blocked by the
water cart. Kevin indicated he would
address. We mentioned the courtyard
had not received any attention. The
weeds were plentiful and uninviting.
Kevin indicated someone had just been
hired to address and would start July 1.
When we arrived, the new receptionist
told us we were not allowed to visit the
facility without an escort. With the help
of several staff, we were able to
convince the receptionist we could visit
the facility freely. The facility appeared
clean, the staff was friendly and
responsive.
This Document is PUBLIC RECORD. Do not identify any Resident(s) by name or inference on this form.
Top Copy is for the Regional Ombudsman's Record. Bottom Copy is for the CAC's Records.