Failure to Meet Minimum Square Footage Requirements for Resident Rooms
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum square footage per resident bed in multiple rooms. During a survey conducted on 01/25/2024 and 01/26/2024, it was observed that several resident rooms did not meet the regulatory requirements of at least 80 square feet per resident in multi-bedded rooms or 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Specific measurements recorded included rooms in the A-Wing and B-Wing, with deficiencies ranging from 47.5 to 75.7 square feet per resident bed. The Director of Maintenance (DOM) confirmed these findings during the inspection, and the Administrator was informed of the deficiency via telephone during the Life Safety Code survey exit.
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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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