Deficiency in Resident Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 15 out of 35 resident rooms met the required space standards of 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident rooms. Specifically, Rooms 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34, which housed two residents each, and Rooms 18, 20, 21, 35, and 36, which housed four residents each, did not meet these requirements. The total square footage for the two-resident rooms was 153.33 square feet, and for the four-resident rooms, it ranged from 283.5 to 296.66 square feet, falling short of the mandated space per resident. Despite the deficiency in room size, observations and interviews conducted from December 9 to December 12, 2024, indicated that the residents' care needs and health were not adversely affected by the room size. Resident 15, when interviewed, expressed no issues with the room space and stated that there was adequate space for belongings. Additionally, neither the residents nor the facility staff providing care reported any complaints about insufficient space affecting the quality of care. The facility submitted a request to continue the room waivers on December 12, 2024.
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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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