She has the leg repaired in the hospital, goes to a skilled nursing facility for rehab, and has a completely unexpected heart attack.

FORBES: More People Are Dying At Home And In Hospice, But They Are Also Getting More Intense Hospital Care

Lorraine Bayless lived at a Bakersfield ( CA) continuing care community called Glenwood Gardens, but in independent living, not in its skilled nursing facility.

FORBES: Move up http://i.forbesimg.com t Move down

In another study only 12% of residents of a long-term skilled nursing facility wanted intensive-care unit treatment that would put them on a breathing machine.

WSJ: New Efforts to Simplify End-of-Life-Care Wishes

In this case, the mother had applied for Medicaid and was still waiting for approval during her six month stay in a skilled nursing facility.

FORBES: Avoid a $93,000 Bill For Your Dad's Long-Term Care

We hope our parents never need to be in a skilled nursing facility, but the reality is they may, even if it is for a little while.

FORBES: Avoid a $93,000 Bill For Your Dad's Long-Term Care

The law does not actually allow what we think of as hands-on nursing to be given to residents who are not in a skilled nursing facility (nursing home).

FORBES: Nurse Refuses To Give CPR, Senior Dies: Ethical Problem Or Legal Issue?

Between 2013 and 2020, the health law directs the IPAB to achieve its targets through payment reductions primarily in the Part D prescription drug program, Medicare Advantage, and skilled nursing facility services.

FORBES: President Obama's Dangerous New Medical Board

Stephen Guillard was CEO of several large skilled nursing facility operators including HCR ManorCare and was chairman of the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care, a trade group that represents large for-profit nursing home companies.

FORBES: White House Finally Fills Out Long-Term Care Commission

Not having the proper resources to cover long-term care costs can result in a nest egg being used to pay for medical expenses, post-acute institutional care such as that which is provided at a skilled nursing facility, home-health care and other health-related expenses not covered under insurance.

FORBES: Magazine Article