Deficiency in Resident Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required 80 square feet per resident in 47 shared resident rooms, as observed during a survey. The deficiency was identified in multiple rooms, with measurements showing that all rooms were under 160 square feet, which is below the required space for two residents. During an interview, the Administrator acknowledged the issue and mentioned plans to apply for a room waiver, indicating that no changes had been made to room sizes since the last survey. The facility's Bed Classification form confirmed that all rooms were certified for two residents, despite not meeting the space requirements.
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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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