Obstruction of Gazebo Ramp Limits Mobility Access
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation for the mobility needs of two residents who use assistive devices, such as a front wheel walker and a wheelchair, by not ensuring that the ramp to the outdoor gazebo was accessible. One resident reported being unable to use the ramp due to medical equipment, specifically a PVC shower chair, being left on the ramp, making it too narrow for her walker. Another resident, who uses a wheelchair, also stated she could not use the ramp when medical equipment was present. Observations confirmed that the PVC shower chair was repeatedly left at the top of the ramp over multiple days, obstructing access. The maintenance director acknowledged the chair should not have been placed there and was unsure why it was left on the ramp.