### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define nursing facility?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*, **nursing facility** is defined as:

> given such term under section 1396r(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division B-Elder Justice**

