what are subacute facilities
What is subacute care? Many nursing facilities are now expanding into the field of subacute care, which serves patients needing complex care or rehabilitation. Subacute care is defined as comprehensive inpatient care designed for someone who has an acute illness, injury or exacerbation of a disease process.
What is Sub Acute Care? Sub Acute Care is any skilled nursing and rehabilitation that occurs after a hospital stay. Typically, sub acute care serves to transition the patient from the hospital to home and assists them in the recuperation process. Sub acute care can include rehabilitation services, specialized care for certain conditions (such as stroke and diabetes) and/or post-surgical care.