Sleeping quarters and lavatory requirements
Those who choose to live in an assisted living facility should be given sufficient space for their sleeping quarters and areas to perform hygiene related tasks. While you may not be responsible for the construction or design of the facility you are still required to abide by the following regulation regarding the space of resident sleeping areas and bathing facilities:
- 64-14-10. Physical Facilities.
10.2. Bedrooms.
10.2.1. The licensee shall provide each resident with a bed in a bedroom and shall not place beds in corridors, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, a basement, attic, or any other area not commonly used as a bedroom. (Class II)
10.2.2. In an existing large assisted living residence, bedrooms shall contain at least 80 square feet of floor area per resident. In an existing small assisted living residence, semi-private bedrooms shall contain at least 60 square feet of floor area per resident and private rooms shall contain 80 square feet. (Class III)
10.2.3. In a newly constructed or renovated residence no more than two persons shall occupy a bedroom. In an existing residence no bedroom shall be occupied by more residents than the bed capacity approved by the Secretary on the effective date of this rule. (Class III)
10.2.4. Staff of the residence shall not share bedrooms with residents and shall not use resident bedrooms for any purpose other than to house residents. (Class III)
10.2.5. At least three feet of space shall separate beds. (Class III)
10.2.6. The licensee shall ensure that each resident has a bed and mattress at least 36 inches wide that are substantially constructed, in good repair, comfortable, and able to accommodate the resident’s needs and promote independence. (Class III)
10.2.7. Each bed shall have a clean, comfortable pillow, pillow case, two sheets, a bed spread or other type of covering, and additional bed covering to keep residents warm during emergencies and cold weather. (Class III)
10.2.8. The licensee shall ensure that there is a supply of sheets, pillow cases, bed coverings, towels, wash cloths, and other linens necessary to provide a minimum of two changes per bed, and clean bed linens for each resident at least once a week and more often if needed. (Class III)
10.2.9. The licensee shall ensure that every closet door latch can be readily opened from inside in case of emergency. (Class II)
10.2.10. The licensee shall ensure that windows have curtains, shades, or blinds that may be opened and closed and are kept clean and in good repair. (Class III)
10.2.11. The licensee shall ensure that each bedroom has at least the following furniture for each resident:
10.2.11.a. A night stand or the equivalent;
10.2.11.b. A closet, locker, or wardrobe space with a minimum dimension of 20 inches by 22 inches by 60 inches, excluding shelf and storage space;
10.2.11.c. A chest of drawers, or the equivalent, with at least three drawers for the storage of clothing and personal items; and
10.2.11.d. A chair suitable to the resident’s needs and an adequate light source for reading. (Class III)
10.2.12. The licensee shall provide bedroom furnishings that are in good repair, reasonably attractive and comfortable, of a nature to suggest a private home setting, and with residents’ individual tastes taken into consideration. When space permits, residents’ personal furniture may be used. (Class III)
10.3. Toilets, Hand Washing, and Bathing Facilities.
10.3.1. An existing residence’s toilet and bathing facilities shall consist of the following:
10.3.1.a A bathroom containing a flushing toilet and hand washing sink, with a mirror over the sink, at a ratio of one toilet and lavatory for every six residents; and
10.3.1.b. A minimum of one bathing facility per floor, with a bath tub or shower, equipped with non-slip surfaces, a flushing toilet, and a hand washing sink; at a ratio of one per 10 residents. (Class III)
10.3.2. The licensee shall ensure that toilet and bathing facilities are provided with liquid soap, toilet tissue, and a sanitary method for drying hands. (Class III)
10.3.3. The licensee shall provide towel bars either in the residents’ bedroom or the bathroom. Space for towel bars shall accommodate the number of residents using the bathing facility.
10.3.4. Bath tubs, showers, and sinks shall not be used for storage of linens and clothing to be laundered or for laundering of soiled linens and clothing. (Class III)
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- 2.2. In an existing large assisWritten By: Michael Vannucci4/28/21
Title: Sleeping quarters and lavatory requirements
Those who choose to live in an assisted living facility should be given sufficient space for their sleeping quarters and areas to perform hygiene related tasks. While you may not be responsible for the construction or design of the facility you are still required to abide by the following regulation regarding the space of resident sleeping areas and bathing facilities:
- 64-14-10. Physical Facilities.
10.2. Bedrooms.
10.2.1. The licensee shall provide each resident with a bed in a bedroom and shall not place beds in corridors, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, a basement, attic, or any other area not commonly used as a bedroom. (Class II)
10.2.2. In an existing large assisted living residence, bedrooms shall contain at least 80 square feet of floor area per resident. In an existing small assisted living residence, semi-private bedrooms shall contain at least 60 square feet of floor area per resident and private rooms shall contain 80 square feet. (Class III)
10.2.3. In a newly constructed or renovated residence no more than two persons shall occupy a bedroom. In an existing residence no bedroom shall be occupied by more residents than the bed capacity approved by the Secretary on the effective date of this rule. (Class III)
10.2.4. Staff of the residence shall not share bedrooms with residents and shall not use resident bedrooms for any purpose other than to house residents. (Class III)
10.2.5. At least three feet of space shall separate beds. (Class III)
10.2.6. The licensee shall ensure that each resident has a bed and mattress at least 36 inches wide that are substantially constructed, in good repair, comfortable, and able to accommodate the resident’s needs and promote independence. (Class III)
10.2.7. Each bed shall have a clean, comfortable pillow, pillow case, two sheets, a bed spread or other type of covering, and additional bed covering to keep residents warm during emergencies and cold weather. (Class III)
10.2.8. The licensee shall ensure that there is a supply of sheets, pillow cases, bed coverings, towels, wash cloths, and other linens necessary to provide a minimum of two changes per bed, and clean bed linens for each resident at least once a week and more often if needed. (Class III)
10.2.9. The licensee shall ensure that every closet door latch can be readily opened from inside in case of emergency. (Class II)
10.2.10. The licensee shall ensure that windows have curtains, shades, or blinds that may be opened and closed and are kept clean and in good repair. (Class III)
10.2.11. The licensee shall ensure that each bedroom has at least the following furniture for each resident:
10.2.11.a. A night stand or the equivalent;
10.2.11.b. A closet, locker, or wardrobe space with a minimum dimension of 20 inches by 22 inches by 60 inches, excluding shelf and storage space;
10.2.11.c. A chest of drawers, or the equivalent, with at least three drawers for the storage of clothing and personal items; and
10.2.11.d. A chair suitable to the resident’s needs and an adequate light source for reading. (Class III)
10.2.12. The licensee shall provide bedroom furnishings that are in good repair, reasonably attractive and comfortable, of a nature to suggest a private home setting, and with residents’ individual tastes taken into consideration. When space permits, residents’ personal furniture may be used. (Class III)
10.3. Toilets, Hand Washing, and Bathing Facilities.
10.3.1. An existing residence’s toilet and bathing facilities shall consist of the following:
10.3.1.a A bathroom containing a flushing toilet and hand washing sink, with a mirror over the sink, at a ratio of one toilet and lavatory for every six residents; and
10.3.1.b. A minimum of one bathing facility per floor, with a bath tub or shower, equipped with non-slip surfaces, a flushing toilet, and a hand washing sink; at a ratio of one per 10 residents. (Class III)
10.3.2. The licensee shall ensure that toilet and bathing facilities are provided with liquid soap, toilet tissue, and a sanitary method for drying hands. (Class III)
10.3.3. The licensee shall provide towel bars either in the residents’ bedroom or the bathroom. Space for towel bars shall accommodate the number of residents using the bathing facility.
10.3.4. Bath tubs, showers, and sinks shall not be used for storage of linens and clothing to be laundered or for laundering of soiled linens and clothing. (Class III)
Top Takeaways:
- 2.2. In an existing large assisted living residence, bedrooms shall contain at least 80 square feet of floor area per resident. In an existing small assisted living residence, semi-private bedrooms shall contain at least 60 square feet of floor area per resident and private rooms shall contain 80 square feet. (Class III)
10.2.3. In a newly constructed or renovated residence no more than two persons shall occupy a bedroom. In an existing residence no bedroom shall be occupied by more residents than the bed capacity approved by the Secretary on the effective date of this rule. (Class III)
Pay close attention to the required minimum space per resident in sleeping areas. Gone are the days of putting 3-4 residents in a room to increase occupancy and revenue. Residents are entitled to this personal space. If your community cannot provide this space you will not receive your initial licensure.
- 3.1.b. A minimum of one bathing facility per floor, with a bath tub or shower, equipped with non-slip surfaces, a flushing toilet, and a hand washing sink; at a ratio of one per 10 residents. (Class III)
If your community does not provide residents with a bathroom in their bedroom you must have at a minimum of one communal area for residents to bathe, use the toilet and perform other hygiene related tasks.
ted living residence, bedrooms shall contain at least 80 square feet of floor area per resident. In an existing small assisted living residence, semi-private bedrooms shall contain at least 60 square feet of floor area per resident and private rooms shall contain 80 square feet. (Class III)
10.2.3. In a newly constructed or renovated residence no more than two persons shall occupy a bedroom. In an existing residence no bedroom shall be occupied by more residents than the bed capacity approved by the Secretary on the effective date of this rule. (Class III)
Pay close attention to the required minimum space per resident in sleeping areas. Gone are the days of putting 3-4 residents in a room to increase occupancy and revenue. Residents are entitled to this personal space. If your community cannot provide this space you will not receive your initial licensure.
- 3.1.b. A minimum of one bathing facility per floor, with a bath tub or shower, equipped with non-slip surfaces, a flushing toilet, and a hand washing sink; at a ratio of one per 10 residents. (Class III)
If your community does not provide residents with a bathroom in their bedroom you must have at a minimum of one communal area for residents to bathe, use the toilet and perform other hygiene-related tasks.