What Are RUG Levels? Their Role in Nursing Home Payments and Care Quality
RUG levels are Resource Utilization Groups, used to classify patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). This system assesses rehabilitation needs, extensive services, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). There are five RUG levels, each indicating different intensities of care and influencing Medicare payment rates. Nursing homes use these levels to assess the intensity … Read more