This week's artwork was donated by Sharon, a pediatric cancer patient who received treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia .
Skilled care requires the continuing services of a registered nurse.
Intermediate care is called for when people need regular but not continual nursing care, along with assistance with personal care, like getting to the bathroom or maintaining an adequate diet. Custodial care is an option when people need help only with personal care, like eating and dressing. Medicare and many insurance companies pay for skilled care, with some part of the expense paid for by the individual. Some insurance companies also pay for intermediate care. Very few insurance companies pay for custodial care.