Resident Rooms Below Minimum Size Requirement
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that resident rooms met the required minimum size of 80 square feet per resident for multiple occupancy rooms, as determined through observation, interviews, and record review. Specifically, 27 out of 50 sampled rooms were found to be occupied by three residents each, with total room sizes ranging from 217 to 223.24 square feet, resulting in each resident having less than the required 80 square feet of personal space. The Client Accommodations Analysis form confirmed these measurements, and the rooms in question provided between 72.33 and 74.41 square feet per resident. Despite the deficiency in room size, interviews with staff and residents indicated that they felt there was enough space to perform necessary care tasks, use mobility aids, and maintain privacy. Observations during the survey period also noted that the rooms allowed for adequate movement, nursing care, and use of equipment. However, the facility did not meet the regulatory requirement for minimum room size per resident in the identified rooms.