How many bathtubs or showers are required for facilities with 3 to 22 residents?

In facilities that accommodate between 3 to 22 residents, the requirement is to have at least one bathtub or shower available for use. This means that for every group of residents within that range, the regulatory standard is designed to ensure access to bathing facilities, providing residents with the necessary privacy and hygiene options.

Having a single bathtub or shower can be justified based on the manageable size of the resident group, allowing for adequate access without overburdening the facility in terms of maintenance or space. This requirement aims to promote the health and well-being of residents, while also addressing practical considerations for facility management.

In larger facilities, the requirement increases proportionally to ensure that as the number of residents grows, so does the availability of bathing facilities, thus supporting the residents' needs for personal care and hygiene effectively.