Skilled nursing facilities are a critical part of the health care system. They provide extended postacute care for persons leaving the hospital (eg, antibiotics, rehabilitation), as well as long-term care for persons who are not able to live independently. This includes a substantial proportion of older adults and people with functional and cognitive disabilities in the US.
Skilled nursing facilities are a critical part of the health care system. They provide extended postacute care for persons leaving the hospital (eg, antibiotics, rehabilitation), as well as long-term care for persons who are not able to live independently. This includes a substantial proportion of older adults and people with functional and cognitive disabilities in the US.