Does Medicare pay for long-term nursing home care?

No. Medicare covers up to 100 days of short-term rehab after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term custodial care is not covered.

Who pays for long-term stays?

Long-term stays are usually Medicaid (after asset spend-down) or private pay. Long-term care insurance can cover it if a policy is in place.

How do I check a facility's quality?

Use Medicare's Care Compare tool for star ratings, staffing, and inspection results, and read recent state inspection reports.

Can my parent get therapy for long enough to go home?

Sometimes. It depends on medical needs and progress. Discharge planning starts on day one.

Are private rooms available?

Most facilities have some private rooms, often at higher cost. Ask about availability and waitlist.

What happens if we run out of Medicare days?

The stay transitions to private pay, LTC insurance, or Medicaid. Social workers help plan the transition.

Do I have to stay in the state?

You can choose facilities near family. Medicaid coverage stays within the state where the person qualifies.

Care guide

Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation.

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs, sometimes called nursing homes) provide 24-hour medical care from licensed nurses. Care can be short-term - rehabilitation after a hospital stay - or long-term for people with complex, ongoing medical needs.

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Care matching

Start with location and care needs, then compare providers before sharing contact details.

National median

$9,800/mo

Medicare short-term

Up to 100 days

Nurse coverage

24/7 licensed

Rehab intensity

5+ days/week

Real listings

Photo-first profiles

Family-controlled contact

Pricing shown when available

Who it's for

Real moments that lead families here

If any of these sound familiar, this level of care was designed for exactly your situation.

Rehab after the hospital
A few weeks of physical therapy, wound care, and 24/7 nurses to get home safely - often covered by Medicare.

Complex medical needs
Dialysis, IV therapy, or a ventilator. Skilled nursing has licensed staff on every shift.

Long-term nursing care
When care needs go beyond what assisted living can safely deliver, this level provides full clinical support.

How it works

A calmer way to compare care

Three steps. No cold calls. You stay in control the whole time.

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Tell us what's changing
Share location, budget, care needs, and timeline. It takes about two minutes - no phone number required.
02
Compare real options
Review real listings side by side - pricing signals, photos, care types, and questions to ask on a tour.
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You decide who calls
Create a plan when you're ready. We route the request through your intake - never a cold-call blast.