Deficiency in Resident Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents' rooms met the minimum square footage requirements, as observed in 14 out of 22 resident rooms. The Client Accommodations Analysis, dated January 8, 2025, revealed that these rooms, which were approved for four beds each, measured only 307.8 square feet in total, providing just 76.95 square feet per resident. This measurement falls short of the required 80 square feet per resident for multiple occupancy rooms. The Maintenance Supervisor confirmed these dimensions during a measurement on the same date. Interviews with facility staff highlighted a lack of awareness and policy regarding room size requirements. The Director of Nursing was unaware of the exact minimum square footage requirement, although she expected rooms to have sufficient space for residents' belongings, care, and mobility. The Operations Manager acknowledged the absence of a room size policy but confirmed the requirement for private rooms to measure 100 square feet and multiple occupancy rooms to provide 80 square feet per resident. Despite this understanding, the facility had 14 rooms that did not meet these standards, each housing four beds with insufficient space per resident.
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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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