Does Medicare Cover Nursing Home Alzheimer's? 
Medicare is designed to provide benefits for certain healthcare related expenses . Part A covers hospital stays , and Part B covers doctors services , medical supplies , and outpatient care . Nursing homes primarily provide for long term care needs - assistance with the activities of daily living . Medical care provided by the nursing home may be covered such as skilled nursing care , and rehabilitation services . But the cost of the residence , meals , and unskilled nursing are not covered by Medicare regardless of the diagnosis . 