Insufficient Usable Space in Multi-Resident Room
Penalty
Fine: $182,722
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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.