Deficiency in Resident Room Size Compliance
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that resident rooms met the required square footage per resident, as outlined in their policy and federal and state requirements. Specifically, 19 out of 23 resident rooms did not provide the minimum 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms. The Client Accommodations Analysis, signed by the Maintenance Supervisor, documented that several rooms provided less than the required space, with measurements ranging from 70 to 78 square feet per resident. Interviews with facility staff, including the Maintenance Supervisor, Director of Nursing, and Administrator, revealed a lack of awareness or concern regarding the room sizes. The Maintenance Supervisor mentioned that waivers were in place for some rooms, and no complaints had been received from staff or residents. Similarly, the Director of Nursing and Administrator reported no complaints about room sizes, and the Administrator stated that as long as residents were comfortable and staff could provide care, he did not see an issue with the room sizes.
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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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