A nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care, is a residential care option for individuals who need continuous medical supervision and assistance with daily activities. The services they provide are more focused on medical care than assisted living facilities. A skilled nursing facility often provides:

• Nursing Care
• Supervision
• 3 Meals each day
• Assistance with Daily Activities
• Rehabilitation Services

People may need an SNF if they are sick, have been injured, are recovering from surgery, or have chronic care needs or disabilities that require ongoing nursing care. An SNF is typically the highest level of care outside of a hospital setting with round-the-clock nursing services. Some people can have a brief stay at a nursing home after being in the hospital as they work on their rehab. But many residents of nursing homes live there permanently as they have ongoing care needs.

Contrary to some beliefs, a person can still maintain their independence in a long-term care facility with the help from family and friends. Many SNFs now look and feel much more like home, rather than the traditional nursing homes of the past. See for yourself by

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