Resident Rooms Below Minimum Square Footage Requirement
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 18 out of 41 resident rooms met the minimum required space of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms. This was identified through observation, interviews, and record review during a recertification survey. The Administrator confirmed that these rooms did not meet the required square footage and stated the facility's intention to continue applying for a room waiver for these rooms. The Client Accommodation Analysis documented the specific square footage per resident for each deficient room, all of which fell below the regulatory requirement. During the survey, the rooms were observed and no immediate issues related to room size were identified. A review of the facility's Room Waiver Request Letter confirmed the ongoing deficiency and stated that the room sizes did not adversely affect residents' health and safety. Additionally, a group interview with the resident council revealed no concerns from residents regarding room sizes. The California Department of Public Health recommended continuation of the facility's room waiver.