skilled nursing facility

skilled nursing facility definition - medical

skilled nursing facility (skĭld)

noun Abbr. SNF
An establishment that houses chronically ill, usually elderly patients, and provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services. Also called long-term care facility, nursing home.

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