Deficiency in Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum square footage per resident in multiple resident bedrooms, as mandated by federal regulations. Specifically, ten out of thirteen resident rooms did not meet the 80 square feet per resident requirement for multiple occupancy rooms. Nine of these rooms contained three beds each, with only 75.33 square feet per resident, while two rooms contained six beds each, with one room providing only 70.55 square feet per resident and the other 79.16 square feet per resident. The minimum required square footage for a three-bed room is 240 square feet, and for a six-bed room, it is 480 square feet. Despite the deficiency, observations during the survey indicated that residents had ample space to move freely within their rooms, and there was sufficient space for nursing staff to provide care. Interviews with two residents confirmed that they did not experience any issues with room space or receiving care. The facility had submitted a Request for Room Size Waiver, arguing that the room sizes did not interfere with daily nursing care, safety, or the residents' ability to attain their highest practicable well-being. The Department recommended the continuation of the Room Waiver Request.
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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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