Which type of residents is typically served by an I-SNP?

The correct answer is residents in skilled nursing facilities. I-SNP, or Institutional Special Needs Plans, are designed specifically to cater to individuals who require a higher level of medical care and support, typically found in skilled nursing facilities. These plans are structured to address the unique health care needs of residents who are often frail or have complex medical conditions, living in environments that provide extensive health services and personal care.

The focus of an I-SNP is on the management of care for these residents, ensuring that they receive appropriate medical oversight and resources that align with their individual needs. This is very different from independently living seniors, who may not require such intensive medical care, and from residents in assisted living facilities or recently discharged patients from hospitals, who might have varying degrees of independence and care requirements that do not necessarily fit the focus of an I-SNP.