The recuperative care facility shall demonstrate the ability to meet the following standards:
(A) On-site staffing shall be provided 24 hours a day.
(B) New clients shall be accepted only from a referring hospital/medical facility where the client is being discharged
from medical care.
(C) The referring hospital/medical facility is responsible for client transportation to the recuperative care facility. No walk-ins are allowed.
(D) New client check-in shall be done during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(E) The operator of the recuperative care facility shall ensure that clients of the recuperative care facility do not loiter outside the premises of the facility. Outdoor gathering and patio space shall be at the rear of the building.
(F) The maximum number of beds in the facility shall be determined by the allowed building occupancy classification for the building in which the facility is located.
(G) The recuperative care facility shall adhere to all applicable California Building and Fire Codes.
(H) The primary entrance to the recuperative care facility shall have signage posted in a conspicuous place that states
"This facility is not open to the public. Clients at this facility are referred from a contracted hospital/medical facility or insurance plan. No walk-ins allowed."
(I) Off-street parking for the recuperative care shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.76.
(J) A recuperative care center shall not be located less than 500 feet from another recuperative care facility.
(Ord. 3353 § 3, 2022; Ord. 3313 § 5, 2020)