Nursing Homes

Nursing homes offer round-the-clock nursing care, meals, and other basic care and activities. Some offer hospital-level care for non-acute conditions. Nursing homes cost more than $60,000 a year, on average, not including special services. Medicare covers post-hospital, short-term skilled care only—and may not cover the cost of ongoing nursing home care. Medicaid may cover all costs for long-term custodial care, but coverage varies state-by-state. Nursing homes are best for those in need of skilled nursing care—either long term or after an illness or injury

Learn more: What's the Difference Between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home? How Do I Evaluate a Nursing Home?