Definition
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (NAICS 623)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (NAICS 623) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care combined with either nursing, supervisory or other types of care as required by the residents. In this subsector, the facilities are a significant part of the production process and the care provided is a mix of health and social services, with the health component being largely nursing services.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.