Insufficient Living Space Provided in Multiple Resident Rooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents in multiple rooms, specifically rooms 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 126, and 127, had at least 80 square feet of living space per resident as required. Observations showed that these rooms contained three beds each, and a review of the Client Accommodation Analysis confirmed that the floor space in these rooms was 215 square feet, which is insufficient for three residents. The facility submitted a Room Variance Waiver request for these rooms, stating that the configuration allows for wheelchair accessibility and does not hinder care. However, during an interview, the Assistant Administrator acknowledged that the smaller rooms could potentially make it difficult for nursing staff to provide care.