Care area
Nursing homes & skilled nursing
Understand short-term skilled care, long-term residence, quality, and payment.
Short-term skilled nursing and long-term nursing home careUnderstand two different care and payment arrangements that can occur in the same building.How hospital status affects Medicare skilled nursing coverageCheck inpatient and observation dates, understand the three-day rule, identify notices, and clarify payment before a proposed skilled nursing facility stay.How Much Does a Nursing Home Cost Per Month?A nursing home costs a median of $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 for a private room. See the daily and yearly math and what drives price.How to compare nursing homes using public records and a visitUse Medicare Care Compare, state notes, and direct questions side by side.Nursing home costs when Medicare skilled coverage endsGet ready for the shift in pay when a covered skilled stay ends.Planning a nursing home discharge back to the communityOrganize housing, assistance, services, equipment, and payment before leaving a facility.Questions to ask about Medicaid nursing home participationVerify facility participation, personal eligibility, and charges before relying on Medicaid.