Guidelines for Resident Room Safety

Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care

We thoroughly clean and sanitize all rooms prior to a resident moving in.

• Bed
• Nightstand
• Over-the-bed table
• Wastebaskets - in the bedroom and bathroom
• Armchair
• Wall strips for tacking items - please do not use tape, nails or tacks on other walls, doors or woodwork in the room.  Please see note below on paintings, personal art and wall hangings.

Additional items from the list below may be brought in:

• Television or stereo must be portable and not exceed 30" wide x 24" deep.  Flat screen televisions cannot exceed 26"
• Telephone and cable services - arrangements can be made with your social worker
• A solid bureau or plant stand, measuring no more than 30" height x 36" length x 12" depth
• A maximum of three hanging pictures/mirrors (maximum weight of each is 2 pounds) may be installed by our Building Services Department staff 
• A maximum of three medium size plants, if a plant stand is not used
• Any table lamp or desk lamp, including light bulbs, needs to be inspected by the Maintenance Department prior to use
• Electrical appliances in good condition (must be inspected and stickered by the Maintenance Department prior to use) - e.g., clock, fan (guard openings cannot exceed ½")
• The armchair can be swapped for a chair from   home of comparable size

Helpful hints:

• Maintain a three foot clearance around the bed
• Any food must be in a sealed container
• Seasonal clothing storage bins are available in basement, if needed