Failure to Meet Minimum Room Size Requirements for Double Occupancy
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum floor space of 80 square feet per resident in eight of its double-occupancy rooms, affecting seven current residents. During the survey, it was observed and confirmed through document review and interviews that these rooms measured between 150 and 152.5 square feet, resulting in only 75 to 76.25 square feet per resident. The administrator acknowledged that these rooms did not meet the regulatory requirements and stated that waivers were in place for the affected rooms. A list of rooms with waivers, including their measurements and square footage, was provided by the administrator. Interviews with residents and the administrator further confirmed the ongoing use of these rooms for double occupancy, depending on census needs. One resident reported not having a roommate at the time but indicated that neither she nor her previous roommates had issues with the room size or its functionality. The deficiency was identified through direct observation, interviews, and review of facility documentation, which collectively demonstrated that the facility was not meeting the required space standards for resident rooms.