Paying for Nursing Home Care

Paying for nursing home care is a concern for many caregivers and their elderly parents. AgingCare has information on paying for nursing care, including the cost of nursing home care, whether or not Medicare or Medicare pays for nursing home care and other financial aid that might be available to help families pay for nursing home care.

Articles About Paying For Nursing Home

Who Pays for Mom's House After She's Moved to a Nursing Home?
Let's say your parent's home is exempt, and your aging mom moves into a nursing home. Must the caregiver and other members sell the home?

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Q&A with the Experts on Paying For Nursing Home

Will Medicare pay for a nursing home for someone who has advanced Alzheimer's?
Medicare will only pay for 100 days in a nursing home, even if the elder has Alzheimer's disease. Medicaid does not have a time limit.
Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for nursing home care?
Medicare, not Medicaid, pays for nursing home care, also known as skilled nursing, but only under certain circumstances and for a limited amount of time.
Medicaid is paying for mom's nursing home. Can I rent out her house?
Yes, you can rent the home while your parents are in a nursing home and on Medicaid.
Are hearing aids covered by Medicare or Medicaid?
According to the official Medicare guidebook published by the federal government, Medicare doesn't cover hearing aids and exams for fitting hearing aids.

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