Failure to Provide Minimum Square Footage per Resident in All Rooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 80 square feet per resident in all 46 resident rooms reviewed. Observations of rooms in multiple halls revealed that each room was set up for double occupancy, with beds positioned close to the doorframes and privacy curtains resting on the edge of the beds and in the doorway. Interviews with the Administrator and Maintenance confirmed that none of the rooms met the minimum square footage requirement, as all measured less than 160 square feet, resulting in less than 80 square feet per resident. Record reviews, including room measurements and Form 3740 Bed Classifications, further substantiated that all resident rooms were designated for double occupancy but did not meet the required space per resident. The Administrator acknowledged that the facility did not have a room size waiver and was unaware of the exact room sizes until measurements were taken, confirming the deficiency.