Deficiency in Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to provide a minimum of 80 square feet per resident area for six of twenty-three resident rooms (Rooms 2, 8, 10, 11, 15, and 16). This deficiency was identified through observation, interview, and record review. The rooms in question did not meet the required space standards, with Room 2 having 286.92 square feet for 4 beds, and the other rooms having approximately 150 square feet for 2 beds each. Despite this, the facility requested a room waiver, stating that there was ample room to accommodate wheelchairs, medical equipment, and space for mobility and movement of ambulatory residents. The waiver request letter indicated that the rooms were adequate for nursing care and did not jeopardize the residents' health and safety or impede their ability to attain their highest practicable well-being. During observations and interviews, it was noted that the rooms had adequate space for nursing care, comfort, and privacy. Residents were observed to have enough space to move freely inside the rooms, and each resident had beds and bedside tables with drawers. Certified Nurse Assistant 1 and Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 both confirmed that there was enough space in the rooms to provide care and move wheelchairs and walkers without issues. Additionally, a resident interviewed stated that the room space was great and suitable for their needs.
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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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