A skilled nursing facility (SNF) cannot provide which of the following?

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are specifically designed to provide a variety of health care services to rehabilitate patients following illness or injury, often after hospital stays. These facilities are well-equipped to offer skilled nursing care, such as medical management, wound care, and rehabilitation services, including physical therapy.

The critical factor here is the distinction between skilled nursing care and custodial care. Skilled nursing facilities focus on providing care that requires medical supervision or skilled interventions, whereas custodial care is aimed at assisting individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and eating, without requiring professional medical supervision. Custodial care is not covered under Medicare for SNFs, as Medicare reimbursement is intended for those requiring skilled nursing care or rehabilitation rather than personal care services.

Thus, the role of a skilled nursing facility is centered around offering medically necessary care and services, which makes it clear that they do not provide custodial care.