Deficiency: Resident Room Size Below Regulatory Requirement
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to meet the required room size measurement of 80 square feet per resident in rooms with multiple residents. A review of the facility's Room Waiver Request letter revealed that several two-person rooms were below the regulatory requirement, with each room measuring between 139.18 and 141.31 square feet, resulting in less than 80 square feet per resident. Observations made during the survey period confirmed that these rooms were in use and did not meet the space requirement. During an interview, the DON acknowledged that the rooms were slightly under the required size but stated that care and safety would not be compromised.