Facility Fails to Meet Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum square footage per resident in both double and single occupancy rooms. Specifically, 14 out of 43 resident rooms did not meet the regulatory requirements of at least 80 square feet per resident in double occupancy rooms and 100 square feet in single occupancy rooms. During an interview, the Administrator indicated that the facility had room size waivers and provided a list of rooms and their sizes. However, the listed rooms still did not meet the required square footage per resident, with double occupancy rooms having only 77.32 square feet per resident and single occupancy rooms having 90.52 square feet per resident. The deficiency was identified through interviews and record reviews, revealing that the facility's rooms were not compliant with the space requirements. The specific rooms identified were consistently below the required square footage, impacting the living conditions of the residents. The Administrator's claim of having waivers did not align with the actual measurements provided, leading to the conclusion that the facility was not in compliance with the regulatory standards for room sizes.
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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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