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This entity represents a facility or network of facilities dedicated to providing healthcare and rehabilitative services. These services typically encompass a range of medical, therapeutic, and supportive interventions aimed at restoring or improving an individual’s physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being following illness, injury, or surgery. Examples include skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, often delivered in a residential or outpatient setting.

Such organizations play a critical role in the continuum of care, bridging the gap between acute hospital care and independent living. The benefits provided include improved functional independence, reduced risk of hospital readmission, enhanced quality of life, and support for individuals and their families navigating complex health challenges. Historically, the development of these services reflects a growing emphasis on comprehensive and patient-centered care, recognizing the importance of addressing not only the immediate medical needs but also the long-term rehabilitation and recovery of individuals.