Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that bedrooms met the required minimum square footage per resident, as specified by regulations. Specifically, three out of eleven resident rooms reviewed (rooms 300, 309, and 310) did not provide at least 80 square feet per resident. Measurements taken during an observation showed that these rooms were below the required size, with dimensions recorded for each room. The deficiency was identified through observation, interview, and record review, including a bed classification worksheet completed by the facility administrator. During the investigation, it was noted that the rooms in question were located on a secured unit, and the administrator confirmed that there had been no structural changes to the building. The administrator also acknowledged awareness of a previously granted waiver for these rooms. The report does not mention any specific residents' medical histories or conditions at the time of the deficiency.