Both are entitlement programs. Medicare is like Jeannie said. Medicaid is a needs based joint federal & state entitlement program and about 70% of all nursing home or other long term care is paid by Medicaid. Some states have Medicaid waiver programs that pay for assisted living - this makes sense as AL is a lot less than a NH. You have to ask about to see what is available in your state. Good luck.
Medicare does not cover long-term-care. They may cover short-term rehab stays. So, no, Medicare does not cover assisted living or nursing home care (other than short visits) or any other long term residential care.
Both are entitlement programs. Medicare is like Jeannie said. Medicaid is a needs based joint federal & state entitlement program and about 70% of all nursing home or other long term care is paid by Medicaid. Some states have Medicaid waiver programs that pay for assisted living - this makes sense as AL is a lot less than a NH. You have to ask about to see what is available in your state. Good luck.