What does living in a skilled nursing facility entail?

Living in a skilled nursing facility can provide a resident with security, comfort, and fulfillment. These facilities offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies, nursing care and skilled nursing care, and general assistance. Services such as laundry, transport, meals, and housekeeping are all provided. In addition, residents receive assistance with personal activities like eating, bathing, dressing, maneuvering, and hygiene as needed. Social activities are coordinated daily. Nursing facilities cater fully to the medical and emotional needs of the resident.