N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.54

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.14.54 - RESIDENT ROOMS

A. The facility's bed capacity shall not exceed the capacity approved by the licensing authority.

B. Each resident room shall have an outside room with a window. The area of the outdoor window shall be at least one tenth of the floor area of the room.

C. Resident rooms shall not be less than seven feet wide in any horizontal dimension.

D. There must be no through traffic in resident rooms. Resident rooms must connect directly to other internal common areas of the facility.

E. The window shades, drapes, curtains, or blinds in the resident rooms shall be in good repair and of flame-retardant materials.

F. Resident rooms may be private or semi-private. Semiprivate rooms may not house more than two residents.

(1) Private rooms shall have a minimum of 100 square feet of floor area. The closet and locker area shall not be counted as part of the available floor space.

(2) Semiprivate rooms shall have a minimum of 80 square feet of floor area for each bed and shall be furnished in such a manner that the room is not crowded and passage out of the room is not obstructed. A separate closet for each resident shall be provided. The closet and locker area shall not be counted as part of the available floor space. The beds shall be spaced at least three feet apart.

G. If a resident chooses not to bring their own furnishings to the facility; each resident room shall be provided with, as a minimum, the following furnishings per resident:

(1) a bed that shall be at least 36 inches wide, of sturdy construction and in good repair;

(2) each bed shall be provided with a clean, comfortable mattress of at least four inches in thickness, which is waterproof, or protected with a waterproof covering and a mattress pad;

(3) each bed shall be provided with a clean, comfortable pillow;

(4) each bed shall be provided with a pillow case, two clean sheets, blankets and a bedspread appropriate for the weather and the climate;

(5) an individual closet or closet area with a clothes rack for hanging clothes and shelves or drawers that are accessible to the resident;

(6) a dresser with drawers;

(7) a bedside table or desk;

(8) a chair;

(9) a reading lamp; and

(10) a mirror.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.54

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024