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


### Answer
The term **nursing facility** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 5503* as the following:

> a nursing facility described in section 1919 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r), other than a facility that is a State home with respect to which the Secretary makes per diem payments for nursing home care pursuant to section 1741(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5503*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 55-MINORS, INCOMPETENTS, AND OTHER WARDS**

