For a limited time, under certain conditions, Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) covers skilled nursing care provided in an SNF. Coverage includes:
- Skilled nursing care
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy, if needed to meet health goal
- Medical social services
- Semi-private room (shared room)
- Meals
- Medications
- Medical supplies and equipment used in the SNF
- Ambulance transportation (when other transportation endangers health) to the nearest provider of needed services not available at the SNF
- Dietary counseling
