Deficiency in Resident Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that each bedroom had the required 80 square feet of usable living space per resident in three of the 14 rooms surveyed. Specifically, rooms 4, 6, and 7 were identified as having less than the minimum space requirement for two residents, with each resident having only 76.56, 76.05, and 76.05 square feet respectively. During an interview, the Administrator acknowledged awareness of this deficiency. Despite the space shortfall, the rooms were observed to meet the residents' needs, providing reasonable privacy, adequate closet and storage space, and sufficient room for nursing care and mobility. The report notes that the health and safety of the residents would not be adversely affected by the continuance of this waiver.
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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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