Deficiency in Resident Room Sizes
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that resident bedrooms measured at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident bedrooms for 27 out of 50 rooms. Specifically, rooms 101 to 110, 201, and 203 to 218 had three occupied resident beds in each room with a total square footage of 216, providing each resident only 72 square feet of space. This deficiency was identified during a concurrent interview and record review with the Administrator, who confirmed the room sizes did not meet the required standards. Despite this, staff and residents interviewed did not express concerns about the room sizes affecting their ability to provide or receive care safely. During observations and interviews, staff members, including a Licensed Vocational Nurse and a Certified Nursing Assistant, indicated that while the room sizes were tight, they were still able to perform their tasks effectively and safely. Residents also reported having enough space to move around and did not express concerns about the room sizes. The facility had submitted a variance request, indicating that the current room sizes did not adversely affect residents' health and safety or impede their ability to achieve their highest level of well-being.
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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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