Facility Fails to Meet Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 31 of 31 resident rooms met the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident rooms. This deficiency was identified during an initial tour observation, interviews, and record reviews. The rooms in question were found to be below the required square footage, with some rooms providing as little as 69.3 square feet per resident. Despite the deficiency, interviews with residents and staff indicated that there were no complaints regarding the room sizes, and staff were able to perform their tasks without space concerns. The facility's Client Accommodation Analysis Form and room waiver request confirmed the deficiency, listing specific rooms and their measurements, which fell short of the regulatory requirements. The waiver request indicated that the rooms, although smaller than required, were deemed sufficient for nursing care, comfort, and privacy of the residents. The Department recommended approval of the room waiver request for all 31 rooms, acknowledging the facility's efforts to address the space limitations.
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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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