22VAC40-73-760: Living room or multipurpose room

A. Sitting rooms or recreation areas or both shall be equipped with:

1. Comfortable chairs (e.g., overstuffed, straight-backed, and rockers);

2. Tables;

3. Lamps;

4. Television, if not available in other common areas of the facility;

5. Radio, if not available in other common areas of the facility; and

6. Current newspaper, if not available in other common areas of the facility.

B. Space other than sleeping areas shall be provided for residents for sitting, for visiting with one another or with guests, for social and recreational activities, and for dining. These areas may be used interchangeably.