Deficiency in Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 24 out of 63 rooms met the required 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms. During an observation, the Maintenance Supervisor measured the rooms and found that they did not meet the required space per resident. The rooms in question had varying square footage, with some rooms accommodating up to five beds, yet not providing the necessary space per resident as mandated by the facility's policy and procedures. Interviews with facility staff, including a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Registered Nurse, revealed that they believed there was enough space in the rooms to provide care, including the use of equipment like a Hoyer lift. They also stated that there were no complaints from residents regarding room size, and if any complaints arose, residents could be moved to larger or single occupancy rooms if available. Despite these assertions, the facility's policy requires that resident rooms measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms, which was not met in the observed 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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