Nursing Home Design Guide
2006
identified on the bedroom plan as
room. (See figures 3.4 and 3.5) Refer
required.
to Table 3.1 and 3.2 "Furniture
Worksheet" as a guide when beginning
6. Resident Bedroom Module
the planning process for a Nursing
Below are two examples of possible
Home resident bedroom.
furniture configurations for a one bed
Optional furnishings or
87"-91" [2210 mm -
equipment: TV/hutch,
2311 mm] Bed in
desk, armoire or
overall length that is
dresser. TV should be
adjustable in height
comfortably viewed
and holds an 84"
from resident's chair
[2134 mm] mattress.
and bed.
Bedside stand with
5'-6" [1676 mm]
lockable drawer for
Turning Radius in
resident use
clinical area
4'-0"
[1219 mm]
Door
1'-6" [457 mm] Clearance
at latch side of door
Figure 3.4
Resident Bedroom Module--Alternate Equipment Configuration #1
Office of Facilities Management
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