- (a) Conditions of soil, ground water level, drainage, and topography must not create hazards to the property as to the health and safety of the occupants.
(b)
- (1) The site shall not be subject to unpredictable and/or sudden flooding and shall be large enough to provide an exercise area for residents.
(2)
- (A) “Exercise area” means, at a minimum, accessible exterior space configured with walkways suitable for walking and benches for resting.
- (B)
(i) The exterior space may be on the facility’s property, on publicly accessible public or private property, e.g., park, shopping mall, or on an area made available to the residents by the facility through special arrangement with private property owners.
(ii) Special arrangements must be through long-term agreements deemed sufficient by the Office of Long-Term Care.
- (C) Regardless of the arrangements, exercise areas must be accessible from the property during daylight hours by means of a safe and accessible walking route.