24-hour skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term medical care in a licensed facility.
Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide round-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation therapies, meals, and help with daily living for people who can't be safely cared for at home. Many also offer short-term rehab stays after a hospital visit.
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Nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care from licensed nurses. Assisted living offers housing with help for daily tasks but far less medical care. Nursing homes suit higher, more complex care needs.
Medicare rates every certified facility 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Use ratings as a starting point, then visit in person and ask questions.
Yes, for people who meet income and asset limits and need nursing-level care. Most facilities accept Medicaid, but ask before admission — rules and waiting lists vary by state.
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