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Contrary to what you may think, when someone is unable to take care of their own personal needs, they don't need to move to a nursing home or convalescent hospital. Needing help with medication management or bathing doesn't require a skilled nursing facility (SNF). A SNF is appropriate for short-term stays where a patient can receive physical therapy or nursing supervision following, for example, an operation. Unless a person requires medical care (such as intravenous therapy), the only reason many people become SNF residents is because they must rely on government money to pay for their care.