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Skilled Nursing Facility

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A skilled nursing facility offers skilled care for those with complex care needs who may not be able to get the help they need at other care facilities.

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A skilled nursing facility provides specialized inpatient care to those with complex needs who may need round-the-clock care. Their services tend to involve more skilled and rehabilitative care and last for shorter periods of time. 

 

Individuals may need skilled nursing facilities for several reasons. The most common ones are recovery after an injury, illness, or other medical event. Skilled nursing facilities support those who may not be able to get the level of care they need elsewhere.

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