Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 68 - Adult Residential Care Providers
Subchapter H - Physical Environment
Section I-6891 - Resident Personal Space

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-6891

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Level 1 ARCP Bedroom Requirements

1. A level 1 ARCP shall ensure that each single occupancy bedroom space has a floor area of at least 100 net square feet and that each multiple occupancy bedroom space has a floor area of at least 70 net square feet for each resident. Bathrooms and closets/wardrobes shall not be included in the calculation of square footage.

2. There shall be no more than two residents per bedroom. All shared living arrangements shall be agreed to in writing by both parties.

3. A room where access is through a bathroom or another bedroom shall not be approved or used as a residents bedroom.

4. Privacy of residents shall be maintained in residents personal space.

B. Level 2 ARCP Bedroom Requirements

1. A level 2 ARCP shall ensure that each single occupancy bedroom space has a floor area of at least 100 net square feet and that each multiple occupancy bedroom space has a floor area of at least 70 net square feet for each resident. Bathrooms and closets/wardrobes shall not be included in the calculation of square footage.

2. There shall be no more than two residents per bedroom. All shared living arrangements shall be agreed to in writing by both parties.

3. A room where access is through a bathroom or another bedroom shall not be approved or used as a residents bedroom.

4. Privacy of residents shall be maintained in residents personal space.

C. Requirements for Resident Bathrooms in Level 1 and 2 ARCPs

1. There shall be at least one bathroom for every four residents.

2. Bathrooms shall be equipped with one toilet, bathtub or shower, and a washbasin.

3. Grab bars and non-skid surfacing or strips shall be installed in all showers and bath areas.

4. Bathrooms shall have floors and walls of impermeable, cleanable, and easily sanitized materials.

5. Resident bathrooms shall not be utilized for storage or purposes other than those indicated by this Subsection.

6. Hot and cold-water faucets shall be easily identifiable and be equipped with scald control.
a. Hot water temperatures shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

7. Each bathroom shall be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels.

8. Mirrors shall be provided and secured to the wall at convenient heights to allow residents to meet basic personal hygiene and grooming needs.

9. Bathrooms shall be located so that they open into the hallway, common area, or directly into the bedroom. If the bathroom opens directly into a bedroom, it shall be for the use of the occupants of that bedroom only.

D. Requirements for Resident Apartments in levels 3 and 4

1. All apartments in levels 3 and 4 shall be independent and shall contain at a minimum the following areas:
a. a bedroom/sleeping area that can be distinguished by sight from other areas in the apartment;

b. a bathroom;

c. a kitchenette that can be distinguished by sight from other areas in the apartment;

NOTE: Kitchenettes are not required in apartments designated for the specialized dementia care program.

d. a dining/living area; and

e. a closet/wardrobe.

2. Square Footage in Level 3 and 4 ARCPs
a. Efficiency/studio apartments shall have a minimum of 200 net square feet of floor space, excluding bathrooms and closets and/or wardrobes.

b. Resident apartments with separate bedrooms shall be at minimum 190 square feet in living area excluding bathrooms and 100 square feet for each bedroom excluding closets and/or wardrobes.

3. Privacy of residents shall be maintained in all apartments.

4. Each apartment shall have an individual lockable entrance and exit. All apartments shall be accessible by means of a master key or similar system that is available at all times in the ARCP and for use by designated staff.

5. No apartment shall be occupied by more than two residents regardless of square footage. All shared living arrangements shall be agreed to in writing by both residents.
a. It is recognized that there may be more individuals in an ARCP due to the resident and a spouse or partner sharing a living unit than is listed as the total licensed capacity.

6. Each apartment shall contain an outside window. Skylights are not acceptable to meet this requirement.

7. In new ARCPs licensed after the effective date of these regulations, the ARCP shall provide HVAC thermostats that can be individually controlled by the resident, with a locking mechanism provided, if required, to prevent harm to a resident.

8. Each apartment shall have a call system, either wired or wireless, monitored 24 hours a day by the ARCP staff.

9. Each apartment shall be equipped for telephone and television cable or central television antenna system.

10. Each apartment shall have access to common areas and dining room(s).

11. Kitchenettes
a. For each apartment, the ARCP shall provide, at a minimum, a small refrigerator, a wall cabinet for food storage, a small bar-type sink, and a counter with workspace and electrical outlets, a small cooking appliance, for example, a microwave or a two-burner cook top.

b. If the residents assessment indicates that having a cooking appliance in the apartment endangers the resident, no cooking appliance shall be provided or allowed in the apartment or the cooking appliance may be disconnected.

12. Bathrooms. Each apartment shall have a separate and complete bathroom with a toilet, bathtub or shower, and sink. The bathrooms shall be ADA accessible.
a. Entrance to a bathroom from one bedroom shall not be through another bedroom.

b. Grab bars and non-skid surfacing or strips shall be installed in all showers and bath areas.

c. Bathrooms shall have floors and walls of impermeable, cleanable, and easily sanitized materials.

d. Resident bathrooms shall not be utilized for storage or purposes other than those indicated by this Subsection.

e. Hot and cold-water faucets shall be easily identifiable and be equipped with scald control.
i. Hot water temperatures shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

f. Each bathroom shall be equipped with an emergency call system that is monitored 24 hours a day by the ARCP staff.

13. Storage. The ARCP shall provide adequate portable or permanent closet(s) in the apartment for clothing and personal belongings.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2166.1-2166.8.

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