Resident Rooms Below Minimum Square Footage Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 13 out of 21 resident rooms met the required minimum square footage of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms. Observations confirmed that rooms 1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 did not meet this requirement, with two-bed rooms ranging from 137.61 to 142.50 square feet (below the 160 square feet minimum for two residents) and four-bed rooms ranging from 283.40 to 294.70 square feet (below the 320 square feet minimum for four residents). Despite these measurements, staff and residents reported that there was sufficient space for mobility, care provision, and necessary furnishings and equipment. A review of the facility's room waiver request indicated that the facility believed the current room sizes were adequate for resident needs and did not adversely affect health and safety. Interviews with nursing staff, including a CNA and an LVN, confirmed that they had enough space to provide safe and proper care in the affected rooms. Residents interviewed from these rooms did not express concerns about room size. The Department indicated it would recommend the room waiver for the identified rooms as requested by the facility.
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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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