Deficiency in Resident Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility had two resident rooms with multiple beds that provided less than the required 80 square feet per resident. Room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 280 square feet, equating to 70 square feet per resident, and room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 286.6 square feet, equating to 71.65 square feet per resident. During observations and interviews, staff members, including CNAs, stated that there was enough space to provide care and no issues with maneuvering necessary care equipment. Residents also reported having adequate space for their belongings and no concerns about room space. Despite these statements, the rooms did not meet the regulatory space requirements, which could potentially result in inadequate space for care delivery and storage of residents' belongings. No negative consequences were observed due to the decreased space in the two rooms, and a room size waiver was recommended.
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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
Penalty
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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