Each resident multi-bed room must have at least seventy-five square feet, or 6.98 square meters, of floor space per bed, with at least three feet, or 0.91 meters, between beds, exclusive of closets and wardrobes. Each resident single room must have ninety-five square feet, or 8.83 square meters, exclusive of closets and wardrobes. Each resident shall have for individual use in the assigned room a bed, a bedside stand, and a chair appropriate for the needs and comfort of the resident. Each facility shall have ten square feet, or 0.93 square meters, of general storage for each bed. Each facility must have a total of thirty-seven and one-half square feet, or 3.48 square meters, of recreational, activity, dining, and occupational therapy area for each bed and each adult day care resident in the facility. Each facility must be constructed, equipped, and operated to maintain the privacy and dignity of all residents. In a multi-bed room, each bed must be able to be separated from the other beds by privacy curtains.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 14, effective September 14, 1977; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; 24 SDR 90, effective January 4, 1998; 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2012; transferred from § 44:04:02:18 , 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015 ; 51 SDR 53, effective November 11, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Prior versions effective: 2015-10-13.