What is an ICF long term care facility?

An Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) is a long-term care facility regulated by the state that provides round-the-clock care for people (often the elderly) who require skilled services on an ongoing basis, such as individuals who can't take care of themselves and need help and assistance with daily living activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and medication management. ICFs are equipped to provide both medical care and personal care, and they offer a variety of services to meet the needs of their residents. For example, they typically have a full-time nurse and several other professional medical staff members, as well as nurses' aides and other personal care workers who provide assistance with tasks such as bathing and dressing.