Resident Rooms Below Minimum Square Footage Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents in multiple rooms, specifically Rooms 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29, had the required minimum living space of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms and 100 square feet for single occupancy rooms. Observations revealed that some rooms, such as Room 26, contained four beds, and a review of the Client Accommodation Analysis confirmed that these rooms did not meet the minimum square footage requirements. The facility's own Room Variance Waiver request letter acknowledged that these rooms fell short of the required space. During an interview, the Administrator stated there had been no complaints from residents about the room sizes and that staff ensured residents could maneuver wheelchairs, but also acknowledged that the limited space could potentially make it difficult for staff to provide care.
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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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