The Full Form of ILTC is‍ Intermediate And Long-Term Care.

An intermediate care facility (ICF) is a long term care facility that provides nursing and supportive care to residents on a non-continuous skilled nursing care basis, under a physician’s direction. ICFs are designed to provide custodial care for those who are unable to care for themselves because of mental disability or declining health. An ICF is typically regarded as a lower level nursing care facility when compared to a skilled nursing facility, but its residents require more care and attention than those in a residential care facility for elderly or an adult residential care facility.

The delineation of intermediate care facilities can differ, and the government is still working on a clear definition for them. However, ICFs are commonly smaller facilities, accommodating around eight to 15 residents on average. ICF Facilities are most commonly for Developmentally Disabled residents, but they are sometimes resided in by elderly patients as well.