Deficiency in Room Size Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that six of 23 resident rooms met the square footage requirement of 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident rooms. Specifically, Rooms 2, 8, 10, 11, 15, and 16 did not meet the minimum square footage requirement. Room 2, which housed four residents, measured 286.92 square feet, falling short of the 320 square feet required for a four-bed room. Rooms 8, 10, 11, 15, and 16, each housing two residents, measured between 147.50 and 152.24 square feet, below the 160 square feet required for two-bed rooms. During observations, it was noted that residents in these rooms were able to ambulate freely and nursing staff had sufficient space to provide care with dignity and privacy. Interviews with the residents did not reveal any concerns regarding the size of their rooms. The facility had submitted a room waiver request, indicating that there was enough space for nursing care and that the health and safety of the residents were not in jeopardy. The waiver also stated that the room sizes were in accordance with the needs of the residents and would not adversely affect their health and safety or impede their ability to attain their highest practicable well-being.
Penalty
Resources
Below are regulatory guidelines relevant to this citation:
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
Penalty
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.
Trusted data from CMS and state health departments
Every citation, penalty and Plan of Correction is sourced from public CMS records (latest release May 27, 2026) and official state health department websites — never guesswork.
Trusted by long-term care providers and associations.
