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CHNA 2026
Community Health Needs Assessment 2026
All responses are CONFIDENTIAL and will be used for data purposes of the residents of Faulk County, SD and the surrounding communities.
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1.
Where do you live?
(Required.)
City
County
Zip Code
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2.
Gender:
(Required.)
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
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3.
Age:
(Required.)
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4.
Marital Status:
(Required.)
Single
Married
Divorced
Widowed
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5.
How many people live in your household? (including yourself)
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6.
What is the age range of people in your household? (check all the apply)
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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7.
Race/Ethnic Origin:
(Required.)
Caucasian
Hispanic
Asian
Native American
African
Other (please specify)
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8.
Highest level of education completed:
(Required.)
Jr. High School
High School
2 years of College
3 years of College
Bachelor's Degree
Associates Degree
Masters
Doctorate
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9.
Are you the primary care giver for any of the following? (check all that apply)
(Required.)
A child under the age of 18
A child with a disability over the age of 18
An older adult
No one – self only
10.
If you are a caregiver, how often do you feel overwhelmed or stressed in your caregiving role?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Always
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11.
Does anyone in your household currently require home health services? (nursing, therapy, personal care, etc.)
Yes
No
12.
If you answered yes to the previous question, what support is needed? (check all that apply)
Skilled nursing/ medical care (wound care, injections, monitoring)
Therapy services (physical, occupational, speech)
Personal care/ daily living assistance (dressing, bathing, hygeine)
Medication setup/ management
NA
Other (please specify)
13.
If you answered the previous question, how is this need currently being met?
Family and friends
Private agency
Not currently being met
NA
14.
Does anyone in your household have a chronic health condition?
Yes
No
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15.
What is your current living situation?
(Required.)
Own a home
Rent a home or apartment
Live in another's home or apartment
Live in an assisted living or nursing home facility
Live in subsidized housing
Live in temporary housing/ shelter
16.
What is your household income?
Under $15,000
Between $15,000 and $29,999
Between $30,000 and $49,999
Between $50,000 and $74,999
Between $75,000 and $99,999
Between $100,000 and $150,000
Over $150,000
17.
Do you or anyone in your household experience housing instability? (difficulty paying rent/mortgage, unsafe conditions, frequent moves, ect.)
Yes
No
18.
Are you worried about losing your housing in the next 6-12 months?
Yes
No
19.
How easy or difficult is it for your household to find housing in Faulkton/Faulk County?
Very easy
Somewhat easy
Somewhat difficult
Very difficult
Does not apply
NA
20.
If you or your household have looked for housing recently, what type of housing is hardest to find? (check all that apply)
Single-family homes
Apartment/ multi-family units
Senior housing/ assisted living
Affordable/ low-income housing
NA
Other (please specify)
21.
If your household is having trouble finding or affording housing, what type of support would be most helpful? (check all that apply)
Affordable housing options
Financial assistance for rent/ mortgage
Home repairs/ maintenance assistance
Help finding available units
NA
Other (please specify)
22.
Do you have health insurance?
Yes
No
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23.
What are the biggest health issues or concerns in your community?
(Required.)
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24.
What do you think is the most pressing health care related need for you, your family or our community?
(Required.)
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25.
What keeps people in our community from seeking medical attention?
(Required.)
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26.
Where do you and your family get most of your health information?
(Required.)
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27.
What health screenings or education services are needed in our community?
(Required.)
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28.
In the past 12 months, have you had a(n): (check all that apply)
(Required.)
General health exam
Blood pressure check
Cholesterol check
Flu shot
Pneumonia shot
Skin cancer screen
Blood stool test
Dental exam
Breast exam
Diabetes check
Eye exam
Hearing exam
Colon exam
Ultrasound
Stress test
Biopsy
Surgery
29.
In the past 12 months, have you or someone you know had difficulty getting needed healthcare?
Yes
No
30.
If you answered yes to the previous question, why? (check all that apply)
Healthcare provider not available
Lack of insurance
Cannot afford co-pay
Lack of transportation
Language barriers
Travel distance is too far
Healthcare provider does not accept insurance
NA
Other (please specify)
31.
How often do you or a household member experience behavioral health symptoms? (stress, anxiety, depression, mood changes, ect.)
Daily
Several times a week
Once a week
A few times a month
Rarely
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How much do these symptoms interfere with daily activities? (work, school, household responsibilities, social activities, ect.)
Not at all
A little
Moderately
Significantly
Completely
33.
What barriers, if any, prevent you from accessing behavioral health services? (check all that apply)
Cost/ insurance coverage
Distance/ transportation
Limited provider availability
Stigma or privacy concerns
Wait times/ scheduling
NA
Other (please specify)
34.
Are there unmet behavioral health needs in your household?
Yes
No
35.
Did you ever skip meals or reduce portion sizes due to lack of food?
Yes
No
36.
What type of food support would be most helpful for your household? (check all that apply)
Food pantry access
Meal delivery
Financial assistance/ vouchers
NA
Other (please specify)
37.
In the past 12 months, have you ever worried that your household would not have enough food?
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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38.
Have you been hospitalized in the last:
(Required.)
6 months
12 months
2 years
5 years
10+ years
Never
39.
In the past 12 months, have you or anyone in your household sought healthcare services outside of FAMC?
Yes
No
40.
If you answered yes to the previous question, which types of healthcare services were sought outside of FAMC? (check all that apply)
Primary care/ family medicine
Specialty care
Behavioral/ mental health
Urgent care/ emergency services
Rehabilitation/ therapy services
Laboratory/ imaging services
NA
Other (please specify)
41.
What were the main reasons for seeking care outside of FAMC if any? (check all that apply)
Services not offered at FAMC
Appointment not available in a timely manner
Preference for a specific provider
Insurance coverage/ cost reasons
Convenience/ location
NA
Other (please specify)
42.
Are there services you wish FAMC offered locally so you wouldn't have to go elsewhere?
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43.
In what ways do you think the hospital is serving the community well?
(Required.)
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44.
In what ways could the hospital improve the way in which it serves the community?
(Required.)
45.
How well do you feel FAMC meets the health needs of your household?
Very well
Somewhat well
Not very well
Not at all
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46.
What services do you feel are needed in our community that currently do not exist?
(Required.)
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47.
Do you see other community members working together in collaboration to address community health needs?
(Required.)
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48.
What is the number one thing the hospital could do to improve the health and quality of life of the community?
(Required.)
49.
Please select the top 3 most important needs in our community
Housing
Primary care
Specialty care
Transportation
Food access
Senior services
Home health services
Mental health services
Other (please specify)
50.
What are the biggest challenges to staying healthy in Faulkton/ Faulk county?
51.
Any other comments you think are important to address in this survey