Insufficient Usable Space in Multi-Resident Room
Summary
A multiple resident bedroom was found to have insufficient usable space per resident during an extended recertification survey. Specifically, a room housing four residents measured 340 square feet, excluding the bathroom, but after subtracting the space occupied by wardrobes and nightstands, only 313 square feet of usable space remained. This resulted in each resident having 78.25 square feet, which is below the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident for multiple occupancy rooms. Observations confirmed four residents occupying the room, and an interview with one resident revealed that the room was originally intended for three people, but a fourth resident was added after staff measured the space.
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Six residents were found to be living in single rooms that did not meet the minimum required 100 square feet of living space, with room sizes ranging from 91.50 to 97.75 square feet, as confirmed by facility records and administrator interview.
Single Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage
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Summary
The facility failed to provide single resident rooms with at least 100 square feet of living space, as required. During a survey, it was confirmed through interview with the Administrator and review of the space/occupancy certification waiver that six single rooms, each occupied by a resident, measured less than the required 100 square feet. The specific room sizes ranged from 91.50 to 97.75 square feet. This deficiency affected six residents who were residing in these undersized single rooms at the time of the survey.
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