Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that two of its resident rooms met the required minimum square footage per resident, as specified by regulations. Specifically, two multi-bed rooms were found to provide less than 80 square feet per resident, and two single-bed rooms provided less than 100 square feet per resident, based on measurements from the Client Accommodations Analysis form and direct observation. During interviews, the Maintenance Supervisor was unaware of the required square footage standards and believed the rooms were adequate, while the DON acknowledged that insufficient space could hinder residents' ability to store belongings and receive care. These findings were based on direct measurement, staff interviews, and review of facility records.