Failure to Meet Minimum Square Footage Requirements in Multiple Resident Rooms
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident bedrooms, as mandated by regulations. During observations, interviews, and a review of the Client Accommodations Analysis, it was found that numerous rooms with two or three beds each did not meet the 80 square feet per resident requirement. Specific measurements taken by maintenance staff confirmed that several rooms had as little as 70.26 to 79.76 square feet per resident. Despite this, observations showed that there was sufficient space for care provision, no heavy equipment obstructed movement, and residents had adequate personal space and privacy. Interviews with residents and staff indicated that, while some staff found the rooms somewhat small, they were able to manage care tasks without significant difficulty. Residents did not report any complaints regarding insufficient space for their belongings or movement. No negative outcomes or safety concerns were attributed to the decreased space in the identified rooms during the survey period.
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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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