Skilled Nursing Facilities, also known as Nursing Homes

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Nursing Home

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), also known as Nursing Homes, are for individuals that have ongoing physical or mental conditions that require constant care and supervision or need rehabilitation following a hospitalization. 

Skilled nursing services focus on medical care. 

These services typically include nursing care, 24-hour supervision, three meals a day, and assistance with everyday activities. They provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical oversight. 

The goal of rehab is to get patients back to their baseline and stabilize them so they can move on to the next step. Rehab is typically a Medicare-covered stay, following a hospitalization.

Many who live in a skilled nursing facility long-term are either relying on Medicaid funding or paying privately at $500+ per day. 

Additional Resources

• Skilled Nursing Facility Care Coverage - Medicare
• Washington DSHS Long-Term Care Residential Options
• Washington State Nursing Home Locator and Inspection Reports

Planning for long-term care and not sure where to start? We can help! Schedule a free get-acquainted call today to learn more about your situation and to determine together whether our services are a good fit for your needs. 

This podcast is part of a longer conversation between Nicole Amico Kane, Director of Care Management at Aging Wisdom, and Brenda Dodd, Director of Training and Special Projects at Áegis Living. 

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