Failure to Meet Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that four of its resident bedrooms met the federal regulation requirement of at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident bedrooms. Specifically, Rooms 24, 26, 28, and 44 were found to be below the required space per resident. Room 24 measured 230.84 square feet and housed three residents, Room 26 measured 221.56 square feet and housed three residents, Room 28 measured 217.74 square feet and housed three residents, and Room 44 measured 237.6 square feet and housed three residents. These measurements were confirmed during a general observation of the facility and through a review of the Client Accommodation Analysis record by the Administrator, who acknowledged that these rooms did not meet the 80 square feet per resident requirement. Despite the space constraints, the facility had submitted a room waiver request, indicating that there was adequate space for nursing care and that the health and safety of the residents were not in jeopardy. The waiver request, dated 4/9/24, sought re-authorization for the four resident rooms with floor areas ranging from 215 to 235 square feet. The Department recommended the room waiver for Rooms 24, 26, 28, and 44 as requested by the facility.
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Six residents were found to be living in single rooms that did not meet the minimum required 100 square feet of living space, with room sizes ranging from 91.50 to 97.75 square feet, as confirmed by facility records and administrator interview.
Single Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage
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Summary
The facility failed to provide single resident rooms with at least 100 square feet of living space, as required. During a survey, it was confirmed through interview with the Administrator and review of the space/occupancy certification waiver that six single rooms, each occupied by a resident, measured less than the required 100 square feet. The specific room sizes ranged from 91.50 to 97.75 square feet. This deficiency affected six residents who were residing in these undersized single rooms at the time of the survey.
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