Deficiency in Room Size Requirements
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms for four residents. Observations revealed that two pairs of residents shared bedrooms that measured 150 square feet in total, equating to only 75 square feet per resident. These measurements were confirmed by the Maintenance Supervisor, who used a measuring tape to assess the room dimensions. The rooms did not include the closet or built-in dresser areas in the measurements, which did not affect the living area. The Director of Nursing acknowledged the requirement for two-resident bedrooms to have over 80 square feet per resident. The facility's Administrator confirmed that all rooms on A and B halls do not meet the 80 square feet per resident requirement, affecting rooms 1-10, 20-28, and other specified rooms. These rooms are dually certified for Medicare or Medicaid residents, and residents are notified of the room sizes upon admission. Despite the deficiency, residents and a family member expressed no issues with the room sizes, stating there was enough space for their needs, including the use of a mechanical lift for a resident in a wheelchair. The facility's floor plan indicates that these rooms are waivered for size.