Deficiency in Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required 80 square feet of room space per resident for 22 out of 40 rooms, as observed during a survey. The rooms in question were identified in a Room Waiver Request letter dated 2/11/2025, which acknowledged that these two-person rooms did not meet the space requirement. Despite this deficiency, the letter claimed that the waiver did not adversely affect the health and safety of the residents or impede their ability to attain their highest practicable well-being. During an interview, the Administrator stated that the impact on resident care was minimal and assured that patient care and safety would not be compromised. The Administrator also noted that all 22 rooms had sufficient space for necessary medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, and gurneys. Observations made throughout the survey period did not reveal any adverse effects on residents' care, privacy, health, or safety related to the reduced living space. The facility's policy on providing a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment was also reviewed.
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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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