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Is a nursing home considered inpatient or outpatient?

According to the National Institute on Aging, about half of all people turning 65 will eventually need long-term care services, and navigating the healthcare system to understand a facility's classification is vital. So, is a nursing home considered inpatient or outpatient? It is primarily a residential, long-term care setting, distinct from the short-term, acute care settings that define formal inpatient or outpatient status.