Deficiency in Resident Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 45 resident rooms met the required 80 square feet per resident, as observed during a survey. The Client Accommodation Analysis indicated that multiple rooms were below the required space, with most rooms measuring only 74.3 square feet per resident. Despite this, during interviews, several residents and staff members reported no issues with the space available in the rooms. However, one Licensed Nurse mentioned that CNAs might struggle in certain rooms when using mechanical lifts, and another resident expressed a desire to be moved to a different bed for better visibility. The Administrator acknowledged that some rooms were not included in the approved waiver, which had been the case since his tenure began. The Department recommended the continuation of the waiver for the rooms that did not meet the space requirement. Despite the lack of complaints from most residents and staff, the deficiency was noted due to the potential impact on care provision and quality of life, as the rooms did not meet the regulatory 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
Penalty
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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