How Long Does Medicare Pay For A Nursing Home? 
Medicare is designed to pay for health care expenses : doctors , hospitals , medical supplies , etc. . Nursing homes primarily provide support services such as room , board , and assistance with the activities of daily living : eating , bathing , dressing , transferring , toileting , and so on . Most health insurance programs including Medicare do not pay for long term care at nursing homes . Long term care insurance or Medicaid will provide coverage for nursing home stays . 