Our distinct and separate Skilled Nursing Facility provides 24-hour medical care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services, typically on a short-term basis following hospital discharge for injury or illness. Medicare covers up to 100 days of, often rehabilitative, SNF care if specific conditions are met. Our SNF is distinct from our long term facility, with a focus on recovery and returning to a lower level of care or home.
Rehabilitative Therapy
Daily sessions of physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy to restore functional mobility and independence.
Medical Management
Intravenous (IV) therapy, injections, wound care for complex surgical sites or ulcers, and ventilator support.
Monitoring & Assessment
24/7 observation of unstable medical conditions, blood pressure monitoring, and adjustments to complex medication regimens.
Transitional Support
Dietary counseling, medical social services, and discharge planning to help patients return home safely.
Services Provided
Licensed nursing staff provides 24-hour care, including intravenous (IV) medications, wound care, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.
Admission Requirements
Usually requires a minimum of a three-day, non-observation hospital stay, with admission to the SNF occurring within 30 days of that discharge.
Medicare Coverage
Medicare (.gov) Part A covers up to 100 days of care if medically necessary. The first 20 days are fully covered, while days 21-100 require a $217 daily coinsurance payment.
Costs
Medicaid (.gov) may cover long-term costs if the patient is eligible based on income/assets, while Medicare (.gov) covers short-term rehabilitative stays.
Finding a Facility
Medicare (.gov) provides a “Care Compare” tool to locate and compare certified nursing homes and SNFs.
Differences from Other Care Options
SNF vs. Nursing Home
A SNF is often transitional/short-term (1–2 weeks), whereas traditional nursing homes provide long-term, custodial care.
SNF vs. Assisted Living
Assisted living is for those who need help with daily activities but do not require 24/7 skilled medical care.
Qualifying Hospital Stay
You must have been admitted to a hospital as an inpatient for at least three consecutive days (not counting the day of discharge). Time spent under “observation status” or in the ER does not count toward this requirement.
30-Day Window
You must generally be admitted to a Medicare-certified SNF within 30 days of your hospital discharge.
Physician Certification
A doctor must certify that you require daily skilled care that can only be provided in an inpatient setting.
Need for “Skilled” Care
You must require daily services that only professional personnel (like registered nurses or therapists) can safely provide, such as IV therapy, complex wound care, or intensive physical rehab.
Ongoing Condition
The care must be for a condition treated during your qualifying hospital stay or for a new condition that started while you were receiving SNF care.
