(a) Each residential area shall have living room space meeting the following requirements:

1. (1) At least twenty square feet (20 sq. ft.) of living room space must be provided for each licensed bed in the residential area;
2. (2) The living room space shall be easily accessible to all residents residing in the residential area;
3. (3) Living rooms shall not be used as bedrooms; and
4. (4) Living rooms shall be available for use by residents at appropriate times to provide periods of social diversion and individual or group activities.

(b) Each residential area shall have dining room space meeting the following requirements:

1. (1) Sufficient dining room space shall be provided to allow the serving of all residents regularly utilizing it in not more than two (2) seatings;
2. (2) Each dining room shall be readily accessible to the residents utilizing it;
3. (3) Each dining room shall be furnished with sufficient dining tables and chairs to serve all residents regularly utilizing it in not more than two (2) seatings; and
4. (4) Dining room areas may serve more than one (1) residential area may serve the entire facility.

(c)

1. (1) Dogs and cats may be permitted in residential areas if:

   1. (A) A pet therapy plan for the facility has been approved by the Office of Long-Term Care; and
   2. (B) The pets are maintained as part of a resident’s individual service plan.
2. (2) Guide dogs for the visually impaired are permitted without approval of the office.
3. (3) Proper sanitary conditions must be maintained by the facility.