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Skilled Nursing Facility

A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)—often called a nursing home—is a licensed healthcare facility that provides 24/7 medical care and rehabilitation services for individuals who require a higher level of medical attention than what can be offered at home or in assisted living.


🏥 What Skilled Nursing Facilities Offer:

  1. Skilled Medical Care

    • Care from registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs)

    • Medication management and administration

    • Wound care, IV therapy, catheter care

    • Monitoring and treatment of chronic illnesses

  2. Rehabilitation Services

    • Physical therapy (PT)

    • Occupational therapy (OT)

    • Speech therapy (ST)

  3. Daily Living Assistance

    • Help with bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility

  4. Medical Supervision

    • Regular physician visits or on-call doctors

    • Coordination with specialists

  5. Long-term and Short-term Stays

    • Short-term stays for rehab after hospitalization (post-acute care)

    • Long-term stays for ongoing medical and custodial care


👵 Who Typically Needs Skilled Nursing Care?

  • Seniors recovering from surgery, stroke, or serious illness who need rehab and close monitoring

  • Individuals with complex medical conditions needing professional nursing care

  • Those unable to live safely at home due to physical or cognitive limitations

  • Patients requiring daily medical treatments or therapies


💰 Cost of Skilled Nursing Facilities

  • Average costs vary by region and facility type.

  • Typical U.S. monthly costs range from $6,000 to $10,000+, depending on private vs. semi-private rooms and level of care.

  • Medicare may cover short-term rehab stays after hospitalization (up to 100 days).

  • Medicaid and long-term care insurance may cover long-term stays for eligible individuals.


🏡 Skilled Nursing Facility vs. Other Senior Care Options

Care Type Medical Care Level Supervision Typical Use
Home Care Limited No Mild needs at home
Assisted Living Limited Some Help with daily activities
Skilled Nursing Facility Extensive 24/7 Complex medical and rehab needs

✅ Summary

A Skilled Nursing Facility provides comprehensive medical and personal care for seniors with serious health needs or rehabilitation goals, delivering around-the-clock skilled nursing and therapy services in a supervised environment.

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Draper, UT 84020

(801) 903-2793

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