What Does Medicare Cover For Skilled Nursing? 
When someone has been prescribed medially necessary skilled nursing , here is what is covered -LRB- when provided by a Medicare approved provider -RRB- : 1 . Semi-private Room -LRB- a room you share with other patients -RRB- 2 . Meals 3 . Skilled Nursing Care 4 . Physical Therapy * 4 . Occupational Therapy * 5 . Speech-Language Pathology Services * 6 . Medical Social Services 7 . Medications 8 . Medical Supplies and Equipment Used in Facility 9 . Ambulance Transportation -LRB- when other transportation endangers health -RRB- to the nearest supplier of needed services that arent available at the SNF 10 . Dietary Counseling * If prescribed to meet your health goals 