### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define skilled nursing facility?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 296*, **skilled nursing facility** is defined as:

> given such term in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(a)].

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 296*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part A-General Provisions**

