### Question
How is the "intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded" defined?


### Answer
The term **intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396d* as follows -

> an institution (or distinct part thereof) for the mentally retarded or persons with related conditions if—


(1) the primary purpose of such institution (or distinct part thereof) is to provide health or rehabilitative services for mentally retarded individuals and the institution meets such standards as may be prescribed by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

