Facility Fails to Meet Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 21 out of 25 resident rooms met the required 80 square feet per resident in multi-bed rooms. During an initial tour, it was observed that rooms were occupied by two, three, or four residents, with total square footage ranging from 139.43 to 148.19 square feet, which is below the required space per resident. The Director of Nursing acknowledged the small size of the rooms and mentioned that the facility submits a room waiver every year during the recertification survey. The Room Waiver letter, dated 9/16/2024, indicated that the rooms had enough space to provide for each resident's care, dignity, and privacy, and that the lack of space did not adversely affect residents' health, safety, or well-being. Observations from 9/30/24 through 10/3/24 showed that residents had enough space to move freely, with adequate room for wheelchairs, walkers, or canes, and that room size did not affect the nursing care or privacy provided to the residents.
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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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