The Requirements for a Resident's Room

You should have certain expectations regarding the looks of your loved one’s room, whether he or she is in the room or not. When you visit your loved one in the nursing home or are deciding on a nursing home for your loved one, look closely at resident rooms. The following are a set of expectations regarding how resident rooms should look to know that there is adequate staff to provide a comfortable, safe, and visually appealing environment for your loved one and their visitors.

Beds should be made neatly with bedspread on and no wrinkles. Pillowcases should be on pillows and no clutter on the bed. If the resident is not in the bed, it should be made. If side rails are in use, they should function correctly and be clean.
Comb, brush, toothbrush/paste neatly put away in medicine cabinet or bedside table.
Food items in baggies or sealed containers and dated.
Clean bed pan/urinal placed in bedside table or in bathroom.
Pads, briefs, and underclothes all neatly folded and put in dresser drawers.
Box of gloves in room or bathroom.
All clothes hung neatly in closet.
Wheelchair clean and wheelchair pads on properly.
Wheelchair pedals on wheelchair, and folded over to side when not in use, not in middle of room.
Personal chair should be free of clutter and free of incontinence pads unless the resident is seated in the chair.
Window shades in good repair, functioning, and clean.
Privacy curtain clean, appropriate length and functioning.
Call light within reach of resident at all times, clipped in place, and functioning.
Clean water pitcher and glass on night stand or bed table within reach, at least ½ glass of cold water poured. The pitcher and glass should not be cracked or damaged.
No snacks sitting in room one hour after served.
No trays sitting in room one hour after served.
Trashcan liner always in can, no dirty pads/briefs left in room.
Sink in room free of clutter such as razors, electrical cords, denture cups, etc.
Toilet/bedside commode free of urine or stool, odorless.
Floor free of debris, no trash or linens on floor.

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