Facility Fails to Meet Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 34 multiple-resident rooms met the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident. During the survey, it was revealed that the facility had a room size waiver in place for these rooms, which were all classified as Medicare and Medicaid. The Administrator confirmed that there had been no changes in the room sizes over the past years. The survey included a review of the facility's license, which indicated it was licensed for 74 beds, and a review of the resident bedroom measurements provided by the Administrator. The measurements showed that the rooms varied in size, with some as small as 127 square feet for two residents, which is below the required minimum of 160 square feet for two residents. Despite the waiver, the facility's failure to meet the square footage requirement could place residents at risk of not having sufficient space. No policy was provided by the facility prior to the exit of the surveyors.
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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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