Many seniors rely on federal and state programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits to cover nursing home costs.
Do People Still Live in Nursing Homes?
Yes. About 1.1 million residents of the United States live in nursing homes.
Does Medicare Cover the Cost of Nursing Home Care?
Medicare covers the cost of nursing home care in some situations. But it does not pay for long-term care. Typically, it covers qualified bills for about 100 days of nursing care for a benefit period in a Medicare-licensed nursing home.
Who Lives in a Nursing Home?
A larger percentage of older adults live in a nursing home at some point in their lives. And a higher percentage of older women than older men live there.