What is the difference between nursing home care and long term care?

Nursing home care typically refers to more critical care or rehabilitative services provided by licensed medical professionals or physicians.

Long term care refers to less intense care, including assisting patients with activities of daily living such as getting dressed, going to the bathroom, laundry, meals, prescription medication management. Long term care can be provided by a non-licensed professional, but care is often overseen by a medical professional.

Skilled nursing homes may include long term care facilities to provide patients a full range of services to meet their ongoing needs.

Last updated: January 23, 2023