What is the difference between skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care and custodial care?
Skilled nursing care is needed for medical conditions that require care by medical personnel such as nurses and physical therapists. A treatment plan is usually ordered by a physician and carried out in a nursing home. Intermediate nursing care is for stable conditions that require daily care but not 24-hour nursing supervision. Custodial care is performed by people without medical training and involves assistance with daily living skills such as eating, dressing, and bathing.
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