Resident Rooms Below Minimum Square Footage Requirement
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in two out of twenty-three resident rooms, as determined by observation, interview, and record review. The Client Accommodations Analysis indicated that the identified rooms had a total of 156 square feet of floor area and housed two beds, which does not meet the regulatory requirement for space per resident. The facility had submitted a waiver request for these rooms, stating that the space was sufficient for safe resident mobility and accessibility, and that care and services would not be impeded. During the health recertification survey, it was observed that the rooms in question allowed for adequate nursing care, comfort, and privacy. Staff, including a CNA and an LVN, reported that there was enough space to use necessary equipment such as Hoyer lifts and walkers, and residents were able to move freely within the rooms. No residents expressed concerns about the room sizes, and staff confirmed that care could be provided without issue. The facility administrator confirmed that a waiver had been requested for these rooms and that there had been no changes to bed occupancy.