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My loved one was recently placed in a nursing home and is sharing a private room with another person. It is too small for any furniture other than a bed, a badly placed nightstand and a single chair between the beds.
I looked around online and found many different bedroom size requirements for individual states but there's not a federal requirement for the bedroom and bathroom sizes in facilities. That's part of the problem! There should be a federal system for many issues in nursing homes, like the nurse to patient ratio or the cna to patient ratio. Under staffed, over worked staff take their frustrations out on us, the residents. Anyway.... to answer your question. Maybe you should find a better place for your relative, if its even possible. If they cant even shut the doors to give personal care its time to go hun!
It is a sad reality when we see what is considered "home" for a loved one. Is this a permanent placement? If you are really concerned I would call a local Senior advocate type agency and ask for the dimensions. Also ask to see the homes annual license approval certificate if you think the they are skimping on the space. Depending on the loved ones mobility and needs many times they might not notice the size as much as you do. If the funds are available you might want to consider a move. Depending on their needs you might try an Adult Foster Care home. Sharing space is not bad if the quality of the care is better!
There probably is a State requirement as to how many square feet is allowed for each patient for new construction.... which means just enough space for a hospital bed, night stand, wardrobe cabinet or dresser, bed tray table, hamper, and one guest chair. That was all that my Mom in her space. But the bathroom was quite large, lot of space to turn around a wheelchair, etc. The building was built just a couple of years ago.
The building my Mom was in, one could request a private room which was the same size, but the cost would have been more. The continuing care centers get paid per bed use, so for them it make economical sense to have two patients in each room. Mom wanted a room-mate, and the room-mate was very helpful whenever Mom slipped out of bed unto the floor, she was able to ring the nurse.
One thing I noticed is that the Admin personnel, such as billing, were squeezed into a tiny space. Also, the food prep kitchen was also very small, thus cramming a lot of workers into a small space.
My mother's NH is 50 years old. Fifty years ago the medical equipment available was very limited. My mother is unable to bear weight on her legs and all of her transfers involve a large piece of equipment that barely fits into the room and into the bathroom. Her roommate has a large oxygen tank and also a portable one. Both women use wheelchairs. There is no room for a guest chair.
The very small bathroom is shared by two rooms (4 people). When the roommate goes in with her oxygen tank she cannot shut the door. When my mother is being held up in the lift equipment to have her backside cleaned the door must be fully open. These two women have no dignity in their bathroom functions.
The room would be very acceptable for ONE occupant, if the bathroom was enlarged. But that would mean a major loss of income. The NH may not be able to stay open. (They provide excellent care. It is just the size of the rooms that is dreadful.)
So, my guess is that there isn't a size requirement -- except, perhaps, for new construction.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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The building my Mom was in, one could request a private room which was the same size, but the cost would have been more. The continuing care centers get paid per bed use, so for them it make economical sense to have two patients in each room. Mom wanted a room-mate, and the room-mate was very helpful whenever Mom slipped out of bed unto the floor, she was able to ring the nurse.
One thing I noticed is that the Admin personnel, such as billing, were squeezed into a tiny space. Also, the food prep kitchen was also very small, thus cramming a lot of workers into a small space.
The very small bathroom is shared by two rooms (4 people). When the roommate goes in with her oxygen tank she cannot shut the door. When my mother is being held up in the lift equipment to have her backside cleaned the door must be fully open. These two women have no dignity in their bathroom functions.
The room would be very acceptable for ONE occupant, if the bathroom was enlarged. But that would mean a major loss of income. The NH may not be able to stay open. (They provide excellent care. It is just the size of the rooms that is dreadful.)
So, my guess is that there isn't a size requirement -- except, perhaps, for new construction.