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


### Answer
The term **nursing facility** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1397j* as follows -

> 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**

