Urban-Rural Differences in Skilled Nursing Facility Rehospitalization Rates

The rural culture that includes a strong sense of connectedness among residents may contribute to lower SNF rehospitalization rates. Our results suggest that rural SNFs may avoid future reimbursement penalties and decreased admissions from patients discharged from hospitals because of their lower rehospitalizaton rates. However, because this is the first study to address this topic, additional research is needed.