average length of stay for skilled nursing facility
The average length of stay for Medicare residents in a skilled nursing facility is 29 days. But in one of Jonesâ facilities, patients were only staying for an average of 19 daysâwhich he later determined to be when co-pays for Medicare Advantage plans kicked in.killed nursing facility patientsâ average length of stay could be a significant factor in whether or not theyâre rehospitalized after transitioning to post-acute care, said Michael Jones, CEO and Principal of Healthtique Group, an owner/operator/manager of senior living communities.