Skilled nursing facility

Patients should be aware of the differences between sub acute rehab vs skilled nursing facility when discussing nursing options and choices.

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Inpatient Settings: OT in Skilled Nursing facility (Subacute rehab/Short term care; Long term care) Overview In regard to occupational therapy servicing the rehabilitative patient within the skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting the occupational therapy practitioner can play a tremendous role in enabling short term patients and long term residents in living life to the fullest. So…

A Hospital Social Worker explains the difference between a Skilled Nursing Facility and Nursing Homes or Long Term Care.

When a senior must go to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation after a hospital stay, it’s important for family members to understand this care transition, the new care plan and the rehab facility’s discharge criteria.

Nursing homes offer a range of services for residents such as 24-hour supervised care and access to certified and licensed physicians, nurses, and therapists, in addition to meals and activities. If you need a home for a short rehabilitative stay for your aging loved one or a more permanent skilled nursing facility, think about researching the options in your area first. In this blog post, we highlighted 4 tips to help you find the best nursing homes for your loved ones.

Medicare pays for senior rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility, but only for a limited time and under certain circumstances. Be aware of Medicare’s rules for rehab coverage to avoid costly surprises.

Nursing Home Social Work Practice Standards - National Association of Social Workers