Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are facilities where people can live and get full-time medical care on a long-term basis. Most nursing home care is custodial care, which helps people with activities of daily living (like bathing, dressing, and eating). Original Medicare doesn’t cover custodial care if it’s the only care you need. Original Medicare may cover skilled care at a nursing home, or in your home (with home health care), if you need short-term skilled care for an illness or injury and you meet certain conditions.
Find nursing homes near you
Locate a nursing home in your area.
Choosing a nursing home
Learn the steps to choose a nursing home.
Admissions
Find out what information a nursing home will need before they admit you.
Paying nursing home costs
Find out how to pay for nursing home care.
Care Plans
Learn about care plans you'll get in a nursing home.
Your rights
Learn about your rights and protections in a nursing home.
Returning to the community
Understand your options for leaving a nursing home.