Facility Fails to Meet Space Requirements in Three Rooms
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in three rooms, specifically Rooms #9, 16, and 28. Observations and interviews revealed that these rooms did not meet the federal regulation for space per resident, with Room #9 providing 74.48 square feet per resident, Room #16 providing 71.91 square feet per resident, and Room #28 providing 78.79 square feet per resident. Despite this, residents and staff reported that there was adequate space for mobility and care, and a room waiver request was submitted indicating that the rooms were in accordance with the residents' special needs and provided enough space for dignity and privacy. The Director of Nursing confirmed the existence of a room waiver and stated that measures were taken to ensure the room variance did not adversely affect 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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