Resident Rooms Below Minimum Square Footage Requirement
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident bedrooms for 11 out of 39 rooms, each containing three beds. Record review and room measurements confirmed that these rooms ranged from 44.4 to 78.9 square feet per resident, all below the federal requirement. The deficiency was identified through observation, interviews, and review of facility documentation, including a waiver request letter and a client accommodations analysis submitted by the administrator. The waiver letter stated that the room sizes would not interfere with daily nursing care, safety, or residents' dignity and privacy, and that there was sufficient space for care and equipment. During general observations, it was noted that residents had ample space to move freely within the rooms, and there was enough space for beds, side tables, and care equipment. However, the documented square footage per resident in these rooms did not meet the federal minimum standard for multiple occupancy rooms, which is 80 square feet per resident. The report does not mention any specific adverse effects on residents' health or safety at the time of the survey.