1. (a) A home shall ensure that each resident has

   1. (1) room furniture that is typical for residents of homes in the community and neighborhood in which the assisted living home is located; the furniture may be provided by the resident;
   2. (2) storage space for clothing and personal possessions;
   3. (3) adequate linen, soap, and personal hygiene facilities necessary for cleanliness;
   4. (4) a signal device, as provided for in the assisted living plan of a resident who must use a device when verbal communication is not possible;
   5. (5) reasonable privacy when sharing a room; and

   6. (6) appropriate storage and work areas adjacent to the area of use to accommodate the following functions, if conducted on the premises:

      1. (A) food preparation and serving; and
      2. (B) laundry;

   7. (7) a bedroom that meets the following standards, subject to 7 AAC 75.070(b):

      1. (A) if the bedroom is for single occupancy, it must contain at least 80 square feet of open floor space, measured before furniture is placed in the room;
      2. (B) if the bedroom is for double occupancy, it must contain at least 140 square feet of open floor space, measured before furniture is placed in the room;
      3. (C) no more than two residents may be assigned to a bedroom.

2. (b) A home must occupy a building that is used exclusively for assisted living, except that a home may be licensed in a building that has more than one occupancy if

   1. (1) the other occupancy is consistent with the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents of the assisted living home; and
   2. (2) the other users of the building comply with applicable state and municipal building and fire codes and environmental health codes.

(Eff. 7/1/95, Register 134; am 4/6/2002, Register 162)