Failure to Meet Minimum Room Size Requirements for Multiple Residents
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum living space of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms for four residents. During the survey, maintenance staff and the surveyor measured two rooms, each housing two residents, and found that the available space per resident was 75.57 and 73.19 square feet, respectively. The measurements did not include the area of inset dressers. Both rooms contained two beds, two nightstands, and dressers. The residents occupying these rooms were alert and oriented, and most expressed satisfaction with their room size, with only one resident stating they could use more room but were otherwise content. The facility administrator confirmed that several rooms, including those observed, were waivered and did not meet the 80 square feet per resident requirement, yet were Medicaid certified. Review of the facility's census report confirmed the residents' occupancy in the measured rooms. Additionally, inquiries with residents and families, as well as a review of six months of Resident Council meeting minutes, revealed no concerns or complaints regarding the size of the waivered rooms.
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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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