Deficiency in Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that four single resident rooms met the required minimum size of 100 square feet per resident. Specifically, Rooms 4 and 5 measured 76 square feet each, while Rooms 16 and 17 measured 99.75 square feet each. This deficiency was identified through a review of the facility's Client Accommodation Analysis and a waiver request submitted by the Administrator. The report indicates that the room sizes did not meet the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, potentially affecting the quality of care, health, and safety of the residents due to inadequate space for care, mobility, and privacy. Despite the deficiency, observations and interviews conducted on February 7, 2025, revealed that the room sizes did not negatively impact the care and services provided to the residents. Residents and staff reported having sufficient space for care delivery and daily activities. Resident 8, who has a history of schizophrenia, hypertension, and anxiety disorder, stated she had enough space in her room and did not experience any issues with her care. Similarly, a CNA and an LVN confirmed that they had enough space to perform their duties in the single rooms and had not received any complaints from residents.
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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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