Overview
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide round-the-clock clinical care, rehabilitation, and recovery services for patients who need more support than home care but don't require hospitalization. Because SNFs operate 24/7 with a full clinical and support staff, they generally produce the strongest job-creation buffer of any healthcare category relative to the required EB-5 minimum of 10 jobs per investor.
Typical staffing (what drives job creation)
- Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses (24-hour shifts)
- Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Dietary and nutrition staff
- Housekeeping, laundry, and facility maintenance
Staffing needs like these are what allow regional-center-sponsored skilled nursing facilities projects to generate direct, indirect, and induced jobs well above the 10-job minimum required per EB-5 investor. See our EB-5 requirements guide for how job creation is counted.
Why demand holds up
Demand for skilled nursing is driven directly by U.S. demographic trends — the population aged 80+ is growing faster than any other bracket, and post-acute rehabilitation referrals from hospitals provide a steady admissions pipeline for well-run facilities.
Featured project in this sector
Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing Facility is currently open to EB-5 investment. View project details →
Investment basics for this sector
| Factor | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Minimum investment (Rural TEA) | $800,000 |
| Minimum investment (Non-TEA) | $1,050,000 |
| Required jobs per investor | 10+ (often exceeded in this sector) |
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