Inspire Iredell: What is Skilled Nursing?

Send us Fan MailWhat is a skilled nursing facility? How is it different from a regular nursing home? How do I know which is best for me or my loved one?Tracie Faircloth, Director of the hospital based skilled nursing facility inside Iredell Memorial Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about SNFs — Their purpose, what patients can expect if admitted there, and how these facilities are regulated for quality. Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.