Section 6211.63. Occupancy level adjustment

(a) An occupancy level adjustment to reimbursements for fixed costs will be made for facilities with less than 98% occupancy in the absence of an approved waiver under § 6211.64 (relating to waiver of minimum occupancy rate).

(b) The occupancy level adjustment will be computed by subtracting the average annual rate of occupancy from 98% of the available certified bed occupancy. Fixed costs will be reduced by the resulting percentage. Fixed costs include the cost of general administration, rent, utilities, communications, other interest, insurance, real estate taxes and depreciation and interest on capital indebtedness. Fixed costs do not include variable costs such as staffing and food.