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Oct 9, 2025

5 min

Is a Nursing Home Considered a Health Care Facility?

With approximately 1.3 million Americans residing in certified nursing homes, many families question the definition of these institutions. **Is a nursing home considered a health care facility**, or is it purely a residential setting? The answer is nuanced, as nursing homes blend both residential and medical services, often blurring the line with other types of long-term care facilities.

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

Which type of nursing facility provides complex care for severe health problems?

According to the National Institute on Aging, skilled nursing facilities provide a wide range of health and personal care services, focusing more on medical care than other residential options. This makes skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) the primary answer to the question, "Which type of nursing facility provides complex care for severe health problems?"

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