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intermediate care [-mē′dē·it] 1 a level of medical care for certain chronically ill or disabled individuals in which room and board are provided but skilled nursing care is not. Title XI of U.S. Medicaid legislation mandates standards and federal subsidies for intermediate care of the recipients of public assistance. 2 a unit for patients who do not require intensive care but who are not yet ready to be kept in a regular medical-surgical unit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Generally, individuals who require this level of care do not meet the criteria for a nursing facility's skilled or intermediate care. Generally, persons who require such care do not meet the criteria for a nursing facility's skilled or intermediate care. Originally built as an intermediate care facility, Peace River Haven is not functionally suitable for meeting the complex needs of today's residential care clients. |
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