Skilled nursing services are provided as an extension of a hospital stay. This service can be utilized during recuperation from a severe illness or surgery. Some, but not all, criteria that must be met to qualify for hospital admission for skilled nursing care include:

• Patient has had an inpatient hospital stay of 3 days or more
• Patient requires continual therapy and/or IV medications or other nursing assessments done on a daily basis

A physician’s referral is necessary for skilled nursing admission. Most insurance policies will cover a portion of skilled nursing services.