20 CAR § 255-502 – Population-based methodology

(a)
1. (1) Population-based methodology calculates the projected nursing facility bed need using estimated population data for four (4) age groups (see below) for a service area (county).
2. (2) Need is projected five (5) years forward using the most recent census data available from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Economic Advancement and is reflected in the current published Bed Need Book. AGE GROUP BEDS PER 1000 POPULATION
  Below 65 0.7
  65 to 74 10.0
  75 to 84 39.3
  85 and above 160.0
(b) Occupancy requirement. In order to qualify for issuance of a permit of approval for additional beds in the county under the population-based need methodology, counties which have a projected net “need” under this section must have had an average overall occupancy of at least ninety-three percent (93%) for the most recently available occupancy as reported by the Department of Human Services and as reflected in the current quarterly published Bed Need Book.