Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 14 out of 33 resident rooms met the required minimum space of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms. Observations and measurements confirmed that several rooms, each housing three residents, were below the required 240 square feet total, with actual measurements ranging from 216 to 239.71 square feet. During facility tours, it was noted that the rooms were equipped with privacy curtains and allowed for direct corridor access, and staff reported no issues with space when providing care, including the use of wheelchairs and Hoyer lifts. Interviews with staff, including the Maintenance Director and a CNA, indicated that there had been no complaints from residents or staff regarding room size, and care activities such as transfers and wheelchair use were not hindered. A review of the facility's Client Accommodation Analysis and a letter from the Administrator confirmed the room sizes and noted that a waiver had been requested for these rooms. Despite the waiver request, the rooms did not meet the federal space requirements for multiple occupancy, resulting in a deficiency related to inadequate room size.