Failure to Meet Minimum Room Size Requirements in Multiple Resident Rooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms for 16 out of 33 rooms, as determined through observation, interviews, and record review. Documentation provided by the facility confirmed that these rooms did not meet the square footage requirement, and a waiver request had been submitted for these rooms. During the survey, it was observed that the space in these rooms did not interfere with the care and services provided, and residents were able to move about freely with adequate space for beds, dressers, and care equipment. Interviews with staff and residents indicated that there were no reported concerns regarding the available space, and staff were able to provide necessary care without issue. The administrator confirmed the deficiency in room size and stated that no complaints had been received from residents regarding space. The facility's policy indicated that residents are screened for medical and personal needs before placement in waiver rooms.