Housing Options
  • Independent Living
  • Residential Care /
     Assisted Living
  • Intermediate Care
  • Skilled Nursing

Skilled Nursing Facilities provide supportive care to patients whose primary need is for availability of skilled nursing care on an extended basis. They provide around-the-clock nursing care for patients requiring medical treatment under the supervision of a physician. Generally, Skilled Nursing Facilities are for patients with serious or chronic medical conditions. Criteria can include sub acute care, long term care, adult day health care, Parkinson's, hospice, etc.

      Also known as:
• Convalescent Home
• Rest Home
• Nursing Home
• Convalescent Hospital
• Rehab Hospital
• Health Facility

Who Licenses and Regulates Skilled Nursing Facilities?
Skilled Nursing Facilities are licensed and regulated by the Department of Health Services.

What Level of Care do Skilled Nursing Facilities offer?
Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24 hour nursing care, medical monitoring and supervision.

What payment options do Skilled Nursing Facilities accept?
Types of payment are: Private Pay, MediCare (limited # days), Medi-Cal (share of cost), long term care policies (may have an elimination period), and possibly other policies.