nursing facility
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34 U.S.C. § 41105 — in this section
The term "nursing facility" means a facility or institution (or a distinct part of an institution) that is primarily engaged in providing to residents of the facility or institution nursing care, including skilled nursing care, and related services for individuals who require medical or nursing care.
42 U.S.C. § 1396R — in this subchapter (13 versions over time)
In this subchapter, the term “nursing facility” means an institution (or a distinct part of an institution) which—
(1) is primarily engaged in providing to residents—
(A) skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care,
(B) rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or
(C) on a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who because of their mental or physical condition require care and services (above the level of room and board) which can be made available to them only through institutional facilities,
(2) has in effect a transfer agreement (meeting the requirements of section 1395x(l) of this title) with one or more hospitals having agreements in effect under section 1395cc of this title; and
(3) meets the requirements for a nursing facility described in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section.
42 U.S.C. § 1397j — in this division (2 versions over time)
The term “nursing facility” has the meaning given such term under section 1396r(a) of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1397j — in this division (2 versions over time)
The term “nursing facility” includes a skilled nursing facility (as defined in section 1395i–3(a) of this title).