D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3249
Each nursing unit shall have, on the same floor as the unit, social recreation spaces in the amount of twenty (20) square feet per the average number of residents in the unit.
Sound-insulated flexible partitions may be used to divide larger spaces.
Each social area may also be used for small group dining, if there exists other social space sufficient to accommodate the average number of residents who may wish to occupy it at any one time.
Each social area shall contain at least one (1) window providing natural light.
Whenever possible, each social area shall be located along walls that receive at least two (2) hours of direct sunlight a day.
Each social area shall be attractively furnished and attractively decorated.
Each social area may contain plants and pets of suitable temperament.
Furniture shall be arranged to facilitate small group conversation.
A refreshment station shall be located near or adjacent to each social area.
At least one (1) social area on each nursing unit shall be designated for quiet privacy and may be utilized by each resident and his or her visitor.
Each facility shall provide at least one (1) room large enough to accommodate residents and staff for special events.
The dining area may be used for social purposes when it can be shown that use of the room can be accommodated without interference with the facility's food services.
For each newly constructed facility and those where there has been a change in the configuration of facility space, the social area shall be large enough for more than ten (10) residents.
The facility shall make accessible to residents a semiprivate space where a telephone can be used.
At least one (1) telephone equipped with an amplifier shall be available to residents.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3249