What Does Medicare Pay To Nursing Homes? 
Medicare does not pay for Long Term Care needs such as a nursing home , assisted living or home healthcare . In order to get coverage for this you will need a Long Term Care policy . The cost of nursing homes keeps rising and currently can be $ 7,000 - $ 8,000 per month if you do n't have a Long Term Care plan . A independent agent that specializes in Medicare Supplement plans and Long Term Care plans will be able to save you a lot of time in designing the right Long Term Care plan for your needs . 