Deficiency in Resident Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required 80 square feet of space per resident for eight residents occupying four multi-bed rooms. During an observation, it was noted that rooms 1, 5, 6, and 12 each measured 158.28 square feet and housed two beds, resulting in less than the required space per resident. Despite this, random observations of care and services indicated that there was sufficient space for the provision of care, and no heavy equipment was present that might interfere with residents' care. Each resident had adequate personal space and privacy, and there were no complaints from residents regarding insufficient space for their belongings. Additionally, there were no negative consequences or safety concerns attributed to the decreased space in these rooms.
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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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