Direct answer
It depends; Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay, but it does not cover custodial long-term care intended to assist with activities of daily living.
Medicare.gov coverage manuals regarding skilled nursing facility eligibility. For additional information about eligibility requirements, see the Medicare.gov guide on skilled nursing facility care.
What this means for you
It depends; Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay, but it does not cover custodial long-term care intended to assist with activities of daily living.
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