210 ILCS 45/3B-105: Intent.

This Article creates a framework that encourages the construction and operation of skilled nursing facilities that are consistent with State and federal laws and referred to as "cottage style". The cottage style model is a facility model resulting in a residential-style physical plant and specific principles of staff interaction. The cottage style model utilizes small, free-standing, self-contained homes. A single cottage consists of up to 12 private rooms, each with full bathrooms. Two cottages may share a common kitchen and laundry but the maximum ratio of 1 kitchen and laundry per 24 rooms must be maintained. The residents' rooms are constructed around a central, communal, family-style open space that includes a hearth room and dining area. All residents' room entrances are visible from the central communal area. The maximum ratio of one communal area per 12 rooms must be maintained. Each home is built to blend architecturally with neighboring homes.