Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) are licensed health care facilities for patients who need short-term rehabilitation services or nursing care. SNFs are often referred to as nursing homes, although they have distinct differences.

SNF stays are covered by Medicare, while nursing home stays are not.

Patients may go to a SNF for recovery after a hospitalization for a surgery, fall, stroke or accident.

SNFs offer round-the-clock nursing care and assistance with meals, personal hygiene and medications. SNF staff may:

• Attend to post-operative wounds
• Dispense and monitor IV medications
• Work on physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy
• Assist in discharge planning, including referrals for home health visits, durable medical equipment, long-term care options, or hospice

Choosing a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Choosing a skilled nursing facility (SNF) isn’t easy. We understand this may be a stressful time for you and your family. We also know that you want to be in good hands during your SNF stay. We are here to help.

Because your health is important to us, OSF partners with SNFs to help care for you during this time. OSF physicians and advanced practice providers will be active team members in your care and will see you as often as needed and help you return home.

Our entire team is focused on you, your care, and your overall experience.

OSF Network Facilities

*Preferred facilities meet specific quality and safety standards recognized by both OSF HealthCare and Medicare.

**In some facilities, an OSF physician is also the medical director. This means the OSF physician is involved in helping drive the overall quality of the facility, participating in quality initiatives and providing guidance.