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SNF REHAB
What Is a Skilled Nursing Facility?
A skilled nursing facility is an in-patient rehabilitation and medical treatment center staffed with trained medical professionals. They provide the medically-necessary services of licensed nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and audiologists.
Skilled nursing facilities give patients round-the-clock assistance with healthcare and activities of daily living (ADLs). There are numerous federal regulations regarding what skilled nursing facilities can and cannot do.
Typically, a skilled nursing facility is a temporary residence for patients undergoing medically-necessary rehabilitation treatment. A nursing home, on the other hand, is more often a permanent residence for people in need of custodial care 24/7. Some facilities are licensed for both.
As for the pics… send me a pic of an ALF and SNF.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A skilled nursing facility is an in-patient treatment and rehabilitation center featuring licensed nurses and other medical professionals.
- These services can be very expensive but most skilled nursing facilities are covered, at least in part, by private health insurance or else Medicare or Medicaid.
- Patients in a skilled nursing facility can be expected to remain there temporarily, in contrast to a more permanent nursing home setting.
Skilled Nursing Facility vs. Nursing Home
Typically, a skilled nursing facility is a temporary residence for patients undergoing medically-necessary rehabilitation treatment. A nursing home, on the other hand, is more often a permanent residence for people in need of custodial care 24/7. Some facilities are licensed for both.
As for the pics…send me a pic of an ALF and SNF.