Resident Bedrooms Below Minimum Square Footage Requirement
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet of usable living space per resident in multiple resident bedrooms for six out of 30 resident rooms. During a facility tour, it was observed that residents in the affected rooms were able to move in and out of their rooms, and there was space for beds, side tables, and resident care equipment. However, the Maintenance Supervisor confirmed that these rooms did not meet the 80 square feet per resident requirement. A review of the facility's policy indicated that bedrooms should measure at least 80 square feet per resident in double rooms and at least 100 square feet in single rooms. The specific rooms identified had between three and four beds each, with total square footage ranging from 181 to 286 square feet, resulting in less than the required space per resident.