Resident Room Capacity Provider Survey

As part of the Health Guidelines Revision process, the Residential Document Group for the Facility Guidelines Institute is contacting providers to get an understanding about the prevalence of and preferences for private vs. shared rooms in the nursing home and assisted living facilities. We would appreciate your feedback to the brief survey below. Answers provided will be used by the Residential Document Group to inform discussions regarding resident room requirements for the 2026 Residential Guidelines.

1. With any new construction and/or renovation projects you have undertaken in the past 3 years, what percentage of rooms are single-occupancy (give a range if more than one)? *This question is required.

2. Is this more, less or the same as before the pandemic? *This question is required.

3. If you chose to prioritize single-room occupancy, what were the primary motivating factor(s)? (check all that apply) *This question is required.

Competition
Consumer Expectations
Client Satisfaction
Infection Control
Other (explain below)
If NA, I choose NOT to prioritize single-room occupancy

4. Explain:

5. If you chose NOT to prioritize single-room occupancy, what were the primary motivating factor(s)? (check all that apply) *This question is required.

Census
Building limitations (physical space limitations)
Cost
Other (explain below)
NA, I choose to prioritize single-room occupancy

6. Explain:

7. Are you in favor of the Residential Document Group proposing a majority (~80%) for private rooms in NEW construction? *This question is required.

8. Why? *This question is required.