Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-62-.14 - Furnishings and Fixtures

(1) Furnishings of the home in the living room, bedrooms and dining room must be maintained in good condition, intact, and functional.

(2) Furnishings and housekeeping standards must be such that a home presents a clean and orderly appearance.

(3) Resident bedroom furnishings must include all of the following:

(a) An adequate closet or wardrobe.

(b) Working lighting fixtures sufficient for reading and other resident activities.

(c) A bureau or dresser or the equivalent and at least one chair with arms per resident in each bedroom or private living space.

(d) A mirror appropriate for grooming unless the resident or resident's representative specifically requests to have it removed;

(e) An individual bed at least 36-inches wide and 72-inches long with comfortable springs and mattress, clean and in good condition. Where a particular resident is very tall, the home must provide an extra long mattress upon request. The mattress shall be not less than five-inches thick, or four-inches, if of a synthetic construction. Couples may request a double bed when available. Roll-a-ways, cots, double-decks, stacked bunks, hide-a-beds and studio couches are not to be used in lieu of standard beds.

(f) Bedding for each resident which includes two sheets, a pillow, a pillow case, a minimum of one blanket and bedspread. A home must maintain a linen supply for not less than twice the bed capacity where the residents do not choose to provide their own linens. Where the residents choose to provide their own linens, the home must maintain an adequate supply of spare linens on hand to accommodate the needs of the residents. A home must change and launder bed linens for each resident at least weekly or more often if soiled.

(4) Provision must be made for assisting a resident to personalize the bedroom by allowing the use of his or her own furniture if so desired and mounting or hanging pictures on bedroom walls.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-62-.14

O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2-7, 31-2-9, 31-7-1, 31-7-2.1, 31-7-12.

Original Rule entitled "Physical Plant Health and Safety Standards" adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2009; eff. Dec. 9, 2009. Amended: New Title "Furnishings and Fixtures". F. Dec. 19, 2012; eff. Jan. 8, 2013.