Room Size Deficiency in Multiple Resident Rooms
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 13 of 35 resident rooms met the square footage requirement of 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident rooms. During an initial observation, it was noted that rooms 5, 7, 8, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 did not meet this requirement. Despite this, residents were able to ambulate and move around in their wheelchairs freely, and nursing staff had enough space to provide safe quality care. The facility had a room waiver indicating that the rooms with three beds were in accordance with the needs of the residents and did not adversely affect their health and safety. Interviews with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and residents revealed that there were no concerns regarding the room sizes. CNAs stated that there was enough room to provide proper and safe care to the residents. Additionally, residents did not express any concerns about the size of their rooms. The Department recommended the room waiver for the specified rooms as requested by the facility.
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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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