Nursing Home
Medicare Glossary
A residential facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, personal care, and other services for people who need ongoing medical supervision. Medicare only covers short-term skilled nursing facility stays following a qualifying hospital stay, not long-term nursing home care.
This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation of any specific Medicare plan. Benefits, costs, and availability vary by plan and location. For complete information about your Medicare options, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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