Establishments primarily engaged in the providing in-patient nursing care, other than a private home, where seven (7) or more older adults or disabled persons receives on-going care and supervision. Same as “convalescent home” or “rest home.” These are facilities that provide a full range of 24-hour direct medical, nursing, and other health services by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurses aides prescribed by a resident’s physician. They are designed for older adults or disabled persons who need health care supervision, but not hospitalization. Emphasis is on nursing care, but restorative therapies may be provided. Specialized nursing services such as intravenous feeds or medication, tube feeding, injected medication, daily would care, rehabilitation services, and monitoring of unstable conditions may also be provided.
Use regulations
(a) Adequate provisions shall be made for access by emergency medical and fire vehicles.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 61-11-175(1) and Sec. 61-11-95(1) of this Code, in the SD1 and SD2 Districts, the convalescent, nursing, or rest home shall be multi-story and shall be built to the front lot line.
(Ord. No. 11-05, §1, 5-28-05; Ord. No. 15-17, §1, 6/16/2017)