Inspire Iredell

Inspire Iredell: What is Skilled Nursing?

Iredell Health System Season 2 Episode 38

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What is a skilled nursing facility? How is it different from a regular nursing home? How do I know which is best for me or my loved one?

Tracie Faircloth, Director of the hospital based skilled nursing facility inside Iredell Memorial Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about SNFs — Their purpose, what patients can expect if admitted there, and how these facilities are regulated for quality. 

Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.