Room Size Deficiency in Multiple-Resident Rooms
Summary
The facility failed to meet the required room size measurement of 80 square feet per resident in rooms with multiple residents. During a review of the facility's Client Accommodations Analysis form dated March 24, 2025, it was found that four rooms did not meet this requirement. The rooms measured 217, 232, 238, and 234 square feet, respectively, and each housed three residents. Despite the deficiency in room size, observations indicated that the rooms provided privacy with curtains and had enough space for bedside tables, dressers, and maneuverability for wheelchairs. Interviews and observations conducted on March 27, 2025, revealed that the residents in these rooms were comfortable and had sufficient space for personal property, nursing care, and treatments. The administrator confirmed the deficiency, acknowledging that the rooms did not meet the size requirement but emphasized that the residents had privacy, dignity, and safety. The California Department of Public Health recommended a room waiver, indicating an acknowledgment of the deficiency but no immediate corrective action was detailed in the report.
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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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