Non-Compliance with Resident Room Size Regulations
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that resident rooms met the required minimum square footage per resident, as outlined in federal regulations. Specifically, the facility did not provide at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms and 100 square feet for single occupancy rooms. The Client Accommodations Analysis, completed by the Administrator, revealed that 19 out of 21 resident rooms did not meet these requirements. Measurements showed that rooms with four beds provided only 73.2 square feet per resident, while rooms with two beds provided between 69.85 and 77.5 square feet per resident. Interviews conducted with the Director of Maintenance and the Administrator confirmed the accuracy of the room measurements and acknowledged that most resident rooms did not comply with federal size regulations. The Administrator also stated that there had been no issues with care related to room size and that the facility did not have a policy regarding room size. This deficiency was identified through document review and interviews, highlighting a significant non-compliance with federal standards for resident accommodations.
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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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