California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 3 - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Article 1 - Definitions
Section 72103 - Skilled Nursing Facility

Skilled nursing facility means a health facility or a distinct part of a hospital which provides continuous skilled nursing care and supportive care to patients whose primary need is for availability of skilled nursing care on an extended basis. It provides 24-hour inpatient care and, as a minimum, includes physician, skilled nursing, dietary, pharmaceutical services and an activity program.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250 and 1276, Health and Safety Code.