LAC 48:I.12521. Additional Beds for Replacement Facility

A. A NF that has had all approved beds enrolled for the four most recent quarters (as reported in the LTC-2) and is structurally older than 25 years, may apply for approval for additional beds to be enrolled in the Medicaid Program in a replacement facility. B. The number of beds for which an application may be made shall not exceed 20 beds, with the following exception: 1. a facility may be approved for sufficient beds to bring the total approved beds in the replacement facility to 80. C. A facility shall not be approved for beds that would exceed 130 total approved beds in the replacement facility. D. Sufficient documentation shall be submitted to demonstrate to the department's satisfaction that the facility is structurally older than 25 years.