### Question
Can you define what skilled nursing facility means?


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

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

