Failure to Provide Adequate Room Size
Summary
The facility failed to provide at least 80 square feet of living space per resident in multiple rooms, affecting five residents. During observations, it was noted that the rooms were smaller than required, with measurements indicating 75.74 square feet per bed. The rooms contained two beds, nightstands, and inset dressers, leaving limited space for movement. Despite the residents not voicing concerns about the room sizes, the facility did not meet the regulatory requirements for room size. The administrator confirmed that the rooms in question had a size waiver and were still certified for two residents, even though most rooms currently housed only one resident. The facility's room roster corroborated the residents' occupancy in the measured rooms. Additionally, a review of six months of Resident Council meeting minutes showed no concerns related to room size. However, the deficiency remains as the rooms do not meet the required square footage per resident.
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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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