Deficiency in Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents in multiple rooms had the required minimum living space of 80 square feet per resident in shared rooms. Specifically, rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 34, 35, 36, 38, and 40, which each contained three beds, measured only 235 square feet, falling short of the required 240 square feet. This deficiency was identified through a review of the Client Accommodation Analysis and a Room Variance Waiver request letter, as well as direct observation by surveyors. During an interview, the Administrator acknowledged that the smaller room size could negatively impact residents' psychosocial well-being, safety, and comfort.
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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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