The Rise of Super SNFs: Redefining Care for High Acuity Patients

The concept of "super SNFs," skilled nursing facilities catering predominantly to high acuity patients, is rapidly evolving to meet complex healthcare needs traditionally handled by long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) and inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). These facilities undergo significant adaptations, such as converting beds to accommodate high acuity rehabilitation and integrating extensive ancillary services like pharmacy, labs, radiology, and chronic disease management.