rules and regulations for assisted living facilities level ii - Arkansas ...

. Physical features. Each independent apartment or unit shall have at least
the following:
1. An individual lockable entrance and exit. A single door may serve
as both entrance and exit. Keys, code or other opening devise for
the door to the independent apartment or unit shall be supplied to
residents. Keys, code or other opening devise for the door(s) to the
assisted living facility shall be supplied to all residents without a
credible diagnosis of dementia. In situations where a provider
feels a resident without a diagnosis of dementia is at risk of injury
to themselves if provided with a key, code or other exit devise to
the facility, a compliance agreement may be negotiated. All
apartments or units shall be accessible by means of a master key or
similar system that is available at all times in the facility and for
use by designated staff.
2. Each apartment or unit of new construction resident units shall
have a minimum of 150 square feet per person or 230 square feet
for two (2) persons sharing a room excluding entryway, bathroom
and closets. No apartment or unit in an assisted living facility shall
be occupied by more than two persons;
3. Each apartment or unit shall have a separate and complete
bathroom with a toilet, bathtub or shower, and sink;
4. The cooking capacity of each apartment or unit may be removed or
disconnected depending on the individual needs of the resident;
5. Each apartment or unit shall have a call system monitored 24-hours
a day by facility staff in the facility. Wireless call systems
approved by the Office of Long Term Care may be utilized;
6. Each apartment or unit shall be equipped for telephone and
television cable or central television antenna system);
7. Each apartment or unit shall have easy access to common areas
such as living room(s), activity room(s), dining room(s) and
laundry;
8. Private accessible mailbox that complies with U. S. Postal Service
requirements for apartment style boxes in which the resident may
send and receive mail that meets postal standards. Mailboxes may
be grouped in a common area, located at the resident’s apartment
or unit door or located as required by the U. S. Postal Service;
9. Each apartment or unit shall have a kitchen that is a visually and
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Assisted Living Facilities Level II R. 08/01/11