I could not find this particular detail on Bathroom usage on LARA. It just states there needs to be at least 1 Bathroom per 6 occupants.My Mom's bathroom is actually IN her bedroom. You have to walk about 5 to 6 feet into her bedroom. My Mom shares her bedroom with a roommate. The roommate can use the bathroom , but my Mom has developed OCD behaviors around having a clean bathroom. She does not like how the staff cleans the bathroom, will clean it herself after a BM, and after her roommate has a BM, and resents having to do itUgh! DEMENTIA
There is probably one bathroom set aside for the staff only, with the residents using whatever bathrooms are left.
My Mom does not like...and validly wants space from these 2 ladies that wander. I know it's normal for them to wander, but my Mom has lost her ability to reason a bit and does not know. My Mom goes into her room for space. The aide told me she will look at her " mad" when she comes in her room. A nurse expert I spoke to confirmed what I felt was a big part of it. This is my Mom's space, and no one os honoring it.
The nurse expert said..and I agree...the staff should be knocking on her door before entry...or on her door jam if the door is open. We did just put her on zoloft last week. I took her to the ER that same day...several hours after the incident. The house mother shot me a text saying she had to be firm with my Mom about allowing other people to use her bathroom when there is an emergency, and no other bathroom I available. I'm not quite sure that all the bathrooms were full...but I want to believe the aide. The aide told my Mom.." We are all family here..." which the nurse expert said ..." no that's not true, not right, and her boundaries are being violated somewhat. It's clear they are unaware they should be knocking on her door, but the bathroom issue is grey area " like someone mentioned.
I would discuss this with the admins at the facility. A Forum of strangers is unlikely to have a fix around this. I sure do wish you the best in finding an answer. Bet that's one CLEAN bathroom, though. Truth is that we never quite get over our toilet training.
I mean at least they are using the bathroom and not peeing on your moms floor or bed, as that would be much worse, and sadly I've heard tales of such things happening.
As with anything in life, we have to choose our battles wisely and I'm not sure this battle is worth fighting.