Insufficient Square Footage in Multiple-Resident Rooms
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that all multiple-resident bedrooms provided at least 80 square feet per resident, as required. Observations conducted in nine two-resident rooms revealed that each room measured 13 feet by 11 feet, totaling 143 square feet, which equates to only 71.5 square feet per resident. Residents occupying these rooms reported having sufficient space and did not express concerns regarding room size. During an interview, the Administrator stated that social services regularly inquire about room size concerns with residents and families, and no issues had been reported. The Administrator also indicated that the smaller room size did not interfere with resident care and mentioned the existence of a room waiver.