Room Size Deficiency
Summary
The facility failed to assure that resident rooms measured at least 80 square feet per resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]. During the annual recertification survey, it was observed that room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 479 square feet and had the potential to house six residents, resulting in an allocated space of 79.83 square feet per resident. Despite the six residents occupying the room having no complaints and no observed quality of care or quality of life concerns, the room did not meet the minimum space requirement as per Code 42 of the Federal Regulations (CFR) section 483.70(d)(1)(ii). A continuance of the waiver from the requirements was recommended, with the expectation that the facility would obtain a timely renewal of the current waiver granted by CMS.
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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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