### Question
How is the term skilled nursing facility defined?


### Answer
The term **skilled nursing facility** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as the following:

> given such term in section 1395i–3(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

