Higher-Level Medical and Nursing Care
A Nursing Home, also known as a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), provides 24-hour nursing care and support for individuals who have more complex medical or physical needs than can typically be managed in Assisted Living.
Some people stay in a skilled nursing facility temporarily following a hospitalization, surgery, illness, or injury while receiving rehabilitation. Others may need long-term nursing care because of ongoing medical conditions or significant assistance with daily activities.
Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24-hour nursing and rehabilitation services for people with complex medical or physical needs.
At Ruby Care Senior Living Advisors, we help families understand the differences between senior living and skilled nursing and can provide guidance and trusted resources when a higher level of care may be needed.
What does it Offer?
- 24-hour nursing care
- Medication administration and management
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Wound care and other skilled nursing services
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Rehabilitation following a hospital stay, surgery, illness, or injury
- Meals and nutritional support
- Social and recreational activities
- Coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers
Who is it For?
- Requires 24-hour nursing oversight.
- Has complex medical needs that cannot safely be managed in Assisted Living.
- Needs extensive assistance with daily activities.
- Requires rehabilitation after a hospital stay or surgery.
- Needs ongoing wound care or other skilled nursing services.
- Cannot safely live independently or with a lower level of support.
Short-Term Rehabilitation vs. Long-Term Nursing Care
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Short-Term Rehabilitation is a temporary stay following hospitalization, surgery, illness, or injury, typically with a goal of returning home or transitioning to another living environment.
Long-Term Nursing Care
Long-Term Nursing Care is designed for individuals who require ongoing nursing supervision and significant assistance because of chronic medical conditions, physical limitations, or other complex care needs.
Benefits
Higher-Level Care
Provides nursing and medical support beyond what is generally available in Assisted Living.
Rehabilitation
Therapy services may help a person regain strength, mobility, or function after an illness or hospitalization.
Ruby Care’s local Senior Living Advisors can help:
- Help families understand different levels of care and what questions to ask.
- Connect families with appropriate skilled nursing resources when needed.
- Help identify Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Residential Care Home options following rehabilitation when appropriate.
You don't have to navigate senior living alone.
Ruby Care provides personalized, local senior living guidance at no cost to families.