Deficiency in Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum living space of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms for eight residents. During a survey conducted from March 17 to March 20, 2025, the administrator measured ten rooms that were certified for four beds each, and all were found to be below the required space per bed. The measurements ranged from 72.3 to 78.9 square feet per bed, which is below the regulatory requirement. Despite the deficiency in room size, the residents occupying these rooms did not express any concerns about the space during interviews, and no issues were noted in the Resident Council meeting minutes from the past six months. The survey also noted that some rooms were not being used to their certified capacity, with fewer beds than certified, and some rooms were used for storage. For instance, one room had only two beds instead of four, and another had three beds and additional furniture, indicating that the rooms were not fully utilized as four-bed rooms. Despite these observations, the facility did not meet the regulatory requirement for room size, leading to the deficiency finding.
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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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