# 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 554.308: 26 TAC § 554.308. Dining and Resident Activities, DIVISION 2. FACILITIES LICENSED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 11, 2003

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## Section

- **Citation:** 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 554.308
- **Heading:** 26 TAC § 554.308. Dining and Resident Activities, DIVISION 2. FACILITIES LICENSED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 11, 2003
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION / Chapter 554 NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION / 26 TAC § 554.308

## Text

(a) Requirements. The facility must provide one or
 more rooms designated for resident dining and activities. These rooms
 must be:
(1) well-lighted;
(2) well ventilated, with nonsmoking areas identified;
(3) adequately furnished; and
(4) sufficiently spacious to accommodate all activities.
(b) Resident living areas.
(1) Resident living areas such as living rooms, dayrooms,
 lounges, recreation rooms, and sunrooms must be provided to meet the
 needs of the residents' comfort. Combined living and dining areas
 should be not less than 19 square feet per bed, but must not be less
 than ten square feet per bed.
(2) No single room less than 100 square feet will
 be included as part of the acceptable total area required.
(3) At least one living area must have an outside window.
(4) Living areas must be provided with comfortable
 furniture of substantial construction and be appropriately decorated
 to provide a pleasant and comfortable environment for residents and
 visitors. Furnishings and decorations must not obstruct exits or ways
 of egress.
(5) Nonsmoking areas must be provided and identified.
(c) Dining areas. Dining space must be provided to
 adequately serve needs of the residents and provide an efficient,
 sanitary, and pleasant environment for dining.

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