Resident Rooms Below Minimum Square Footage Requirement
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 18 out of 24 resident rooms met the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident for multiple occupancy rooms, as specified by regulations. During the survey, it was found that these rooms, which included both two-bed and one four-bed room, were below the required square footage per resident. The measurements of these rooms ranged from approximately 147 to 159 square feet for two-bed rooms and 318.55 square feet for the four-bed room, all falling short of the standard. The deficiency was identified through observation, interviews, and review of facility records, including a waiver request submitted by the Administrator for room size variances. Interviews with facility staff and the Resident Council President revealed no reported concerns regarding the room sizes. Observations conducted over several days indicated that residents had sufficient space to move freely within their rooms, with adequate room for beds, side tables, and the use of mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, or canes. The report did not note any impact on the provision of nursing care or resident privacy as a result of the room sizes.