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2. Nursing home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A skilled nursing facility (SNF) is a nursing home certified to participate in, and be reimbursed by Medicare. Medicare is the federal program primarily for the aged (65+) who contributed to Social Security and Medicare while they were employed.

3. Continuing care retirement communities in the United States

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   24-hour nursing home care, usually in a dedicated skilled nursing facility. In addition, many CCRCs have a fourth level of memory support care, in addition to assisted living and skilled nursing; some offer home-and community-based care, expanding their reach into the greater community; and a few provide the last level of end-of-life care.

4. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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   Medicare does not pay unless skilled-nursing care is needed and given in certified skilled nursing facilities or by a skilled nursing agency in the home. Assisted living facilities usually do not meet Medicare's requirements. However, Medicare pays for some skilled care if the elderly person meets the requirements for the Medicare home health ...

5. Assisted living - Wikipedia

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   Assisted living falls somewhere between an independent living community and a skilled nursing facility regarding the level of care provided. [8] Continuing care retirement facilities combine independent living, assisted living, and nursing care in one facility. People living in newer assisted living facilities usually have private apartments.

6. Nursing home - Wikipedia

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   Nursing homes may also be referred to as care homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or long-term care facilities. Often, these terms have slightly different meanings to indicate whether the institutions are public or private, and whether they provide mostly assisted living , or nursing care and emergency medical care .

7. Long-term care - Wikipedia

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   Long-term care can be provided formally or informally. Facilities that offer formal LTC services typically provide living accommodation for people who require on-site delivery of around-the-clock supervised care, including professional health services, personal care, and services such as meals, laundry and housekeeping. [4]