Facility Fails to Meet Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to provide the minimum square footage as required by regulation for 11 out of 50 rooms. During observations, it was noted that rooms housing three residents did not meet the required 80 square feet per resident. Specifically, one room measured 227.2 square feet, another 219.2 square feet, and a third 234.5 square feet, all of which were below the required space for three residents. Despite the deficiency, the facility maintained that the rooms were adequate for the residents' needs, with sufficient closet and storage space, bed stands, and room for nursing care and ambulation. The Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor acknowledged the issue but noted that residents had not complained about the room sizes.
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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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