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Nursing Home vs Skilled Nursing Facility: An In-Depth Comparison

Nursing homes offer long-term care and housing, while skilled nursing facilities typically offer short-term medical care.

Jeff Hoyt Jeff Hoyt Editor in Chief
Scott Witt Scott Witt Elder Home Care Managing Partner

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