Failure to Meet Minimum Room Square Footage Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 9 of 28 resident rooms met the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms, as observed during a health recertification survey. Specifically, rooms 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, and 32 did not meet the square footage requirement. The deficiency was identified through observation, interviews with staff and residents, and review of facility records. The facility had not changed the number of beds in these rooms from the previous year and had submitted a waiver request for these rooms, indicating awareness of the space issue. Despite the deficiency, staff and residents reported that there was adequate space for movement and care activities, including the use of wheelchairs, walkers, and Hoyer lifts. Observations confirmed that residents could move freely and that staff could provide necessary care without difficulty. The facility's waiver request and client accommodation analysis stated that the room sizes did not adversely affect resident safety, care, or privacy, and that the needs of the residents were being met within the existing space.
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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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