Deficiency in Resident Room Square Footage Requirements
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms for sixteen out of thirty-two resident rooms. This was determined through observation, interviews, and record review, which showed that the affected rooms did not meet the square footage requirement based on the number of beds in each room. The facility administrator acknowledged the deficiency and indicated that a waiver was being requested for these rooms, noting that there had been no changes to bed occupancy in the affected rooms. Despite the deficiency in room size, observations during the survey period indicated that residents had adequate space for mobility and storage, and staff were able to provide care without difficulty. Residents interviewed reported no issues with maneuvering mobility devices such as wheelchairs and walkers within their rooms, and staff confirmed that there was sufficient space to use necessary equipment and provide care. The deficiency was identified based on the physical measurements of the rooms in relation to regulatory requirements, not on observed negative outcomes for residents.