Deficiency in Resident Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents' bedrooms met the required space of 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident bedrooms. This deficiency was observed in 18 out of 20 rooms, where the square footage per resident was only 74.25 square feet in rooms with two beds and 75 square feet in rooms with four beds. Despite the deficiency, observations indicated that residents had adequate space to move freely, and nursing staff had sufficient room to provide care safely. During a Resident Council meeting, several residents expressed that they did not experience any issues with the space in their rooms, and the facility staff were able to provide care safely. The facility's Client Accommodations Analysis and a document titled RE: Requirement 483.70(d)(3) confirmed the insufficient square footage per resident. The facility had requested an ongoing waiver for rooms with less than the required square footage, asserting that the room size did not adversely affect residents' health and safety or impede their ability to attain their highest practicable well-being. The Director of Nursing also stated that there was enough space to provide care for the residents. The facility's policy indicated that resident bedrooms should measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident bedrooms, and the facility should request variances if the room sizes are in accordance with residents' special needs and do not adversely affect their health and safety.
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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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