Room Size Deficiency in Resident Bedrooms
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum square footage per resident in multiple resident bedrooms, as mandated by federal regulations. Specifically, three resident rooms were identified as not meeting the minimum requirement of 80 square feet per resident. Room 7, Room 14, and Room 15 were each found to have less than the required space for three residents, with measurements of 217.21, 217.68, and 220 square feet respectively, whereas the regulation requires at least 240 square feet for a three-bedroom. This deficiency was identified during a recertification survey, where it was noted that the facility had previously submitted a request for a room size waiver, indicating that the rooms did not pose any risk to resident care. Observations and interviews conducted during the survey period revealed that residents had ample space to move freely within the rooms, and there was sufficient space for nursing staff to provide care. The maintenance supervisor demonstrated the method used to measure the rooms, which involved measuring from the window to the door for length and from the wall to the start of the closet for width. Despite the room size deficiency, staff interviews indicated no concerns regarding the room sizes, and the Vice President of Operations confirmed the facility's request for a continued room waiver, asserting that the room sizes did not impede resident care.
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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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