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Intermediate Care Facilities MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
intermediate = not requiring degree of care provided by hosp or skilled nurs facility
Scope Note
Institutions which provide health-related care and services to individuals who do not require the degree of care which hospitals or skilled nursing facilities provide, but because of their physical or mental condition require care and services above the level of room and board.
Institutions which provide health-related care and services to individuals who do not require the degree of care which hospitals or skilled nursing facilities provide, but because of their physical or mental condition require care and services above the level of room and board.