Medicare does not cover the cost of any long-term residential care, such as assisted living, memory care, or nursing homes. If you are a resident of one of these facilities, Medicare-covered health services provided by the facility are covered as they would be in any living situation. Medicare does not, however, cover any of the costs of residency or any day-to-day care costs to help with things like dressing, bathing, or eating. Services may be covered for short-term stays, but only under specific circumstances and for certain facilities that provide skilled care, such as nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities.