Deficiency in Resident Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that resident bedrooms met the minimum space requirement of at least 80 square feet per resident in seven shared rooms. This deficiency was identified during a recertification survey, where it was observed that rooms 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 11, each housing three residents, did not meet the required space per resident. The room sizes ranged from 229 to 238 square feet, which is below the required 240 square feet for three residents. Interviews with the Administrator and Maintenance Director confirmed the measurements of these rooms. Despite the deficiency, interviews with staff and residents revealed that there were no complaints regarding the room sizes. Licensed nurses and the Director of Nursing stated that they had not received any complaints from residents about the room sizes affecting their ability to perform their duties safely. Residents interviewed expressed that they had enough space for their personal belongings and were comfortable, although one resident mentioned a preference for sharing the room with only one other resident. The Department recommended the continuation of the room size waiver for the affected 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
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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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