Resident Rooms Below Minimum Space Requirements
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 13 out of 34 resident rooms met the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms, as specified by regulations. Specifically, rooms identified as 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, and 33 were found to house three residents each, with room sizes ranging from 209 to 220 square feet, resulting in less than the required space per resident. Documentation from the facility, including a room waiver request and Client Accommodation analysis, confirmed these measurements. Observations during the survey period noted that both residents and staff had enough space to move about freely, and staff interviews indicated that care could be provided adequately in the affected rooms. The facility's policy stated an intent to provide a safe, comfortable, and person-centered environment, but the physical room sizes did not meet the regulatory standard for space per resident.