People often use the terms “nursing home” and “skilled nursing” interchangeably, but they’re actually very different care options.
Skilled nursing facilities, also referred to as SNFs, provide round-the-clock medical care for patients transitioning from the hospital, as well as long-term care for those with ongoing medical needs.
In addition to providing on-site therapy, SNFs provide a wide variety of speciality care services, such as stroke recovery therapy, advanced pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation, wound care management, and tracheostomy care.