Long-Term Care Facility
/ˌlɔːŋ tɜːrm kɛr fəˈsɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) A residential institution providing extended medical and personal care for individuals unable to manage independently due to chronic illness, disability, or age.
The patient was admitted to a long-term care facility to receive ongoing nursing support.
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- long-term care facility
- long-term care facilities
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Commentary
Often defined and regulated under state and federal law, long-term care facilities must comply with specific standards for patient care, staffing, and rights protections.
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