Description

A skilled nursing facility (SNF) is a place that provides short or long-term care and rehabilitation services for patients who need medical treatment or rehabilitation: Purpose: SNFs help patients regain their ability to do daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and walking Services: SNFs provide a variety of services, including: Skilled nursing care, which is ordered by a physician and can only be given by a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse Rehabilitation services, such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy Custodial care, such as meals and assistance with personal care Medically related social services Pharmaceutical services Dietary services Patients: Patients typically arrive at an SNF after a hospital stay and remain under the care of a doctor Medicare coverage: Medicare covers stays at SNFs for up to 100 days Other payment options: You can also consider using life insurance or long-term care insurance Other terms for nursing homes include: care homes and long-term care facilities