financial aid programs. Nursing Facilities In Missouri, Nursing homes are licensed as either Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). A Skilled Care Facility (SNF) may be certified by Medicare to provide short-term/rehabilitation care after a hospital stay. They may also provide Long-Term Nursing care. Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Intermediate Care Facilities provide long-term Nursing care. They do not provide short-term Medicare approved rehabilitation

by Altenheim’s Director of Nursing to determine the appropriate level of living: Independent Living which includes meals, laundry and housekeeping Supportive Care provides additional assistance or Nursing care Continuing Care offers around-the-clock Nursing care on a temporary or long-term basis How can I tell if I really need to move to a senior care community? Some things you may want to consider: Your doctor suggests you need more help, or you should