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Nursing homes provide comprehensive nursing, medical, social
and rehabilitative care. A licensed staff provides nursing
care, including medication administration, care coordination,
and all treatment regimens. Residents are under the care of
a physician; and all nursing homes have a physician on call
to respond to acute needs, write prescriptions, and order
treatments and tests. Rehabilitation may include physical,
occupational, recreational and speech therapies.
Residents receive assistance with personal care, such as
bathing, meals, dressing and toileting. A registered dietician
evaluates dietary requirements and ensures that they are met.
Social activities and recreation are commonly provided; many
facilities schedule activities for residents based on their
needs and preferences.
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