Inadequate Living Space for Residents
Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate living space for 27 out of 43 residents in Rooms A through I, as required by regulations. Each of these rooms contained three beds, but the square footage per resident was below the mandated 80 square feet. Specifically, the space per resident ranged from 71.42 to 73.65 square feet, which is insufficient according to the standards. This deficiency was identified through a record review of the Client Accommodations Analysis dated August 19, 2024. Despite the deficiency in room size, observations conducted from August 19 to August 22, 2024, indicated that there was sufficient space for the provision of care, and no heavy equipment was present that could interfere with resident care. Residents reportedly had adequate personal space and privacy, and there were no complaints regarding insufficient space for personal belongings. Additionally, there were no negative consequences or safety concerns noted as a result of 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
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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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