Nursing Homes in California WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Nursing Homes in California
Nursing homes in California can be categorized as a: skilled nurse facility (SNF), intermediate care facility (ICF) or residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE).1 Skilled nursing facilities in California provide rehabilitation and short and long-term medical services for elderly residents with conditions such as Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and other disabilities.2 To date there are approximately 1,274 nursing home facilities throughout California.3
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- Licensed by the California Department of Health Services (DHS).1
- Average monthly rate for a private-pay resident is approximately $5,496.00 in 2008.4
- There are 3 state veteran homes in California.5
- The city of Los Angeles has 83 nursing homes, the largest amount of nursing homes in the state.6
- Most nursing homes in California do participate in Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal).1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR): What is a Nursing Home in California?
- ↑ California Registry: Nursing Homes in California
- ↑ CiteHealth: Nursing Homes - Reviews and Ratings - California
- ↑ California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR): How to Choose a Nursing Home
- ↑ National Association of State Veterans Homes (NASVH): List of Veterans Homes in California
- ↑ CiteHealth: Nursing Homes in California Cities - Reviews and Ratings
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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