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Vedanth Bhartee
Writer · Reviewed by Richard ChanUpdated Jun 12, 2026
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Medicare does not cover the cost of room and board in an assisted living facility.
Medicare will continue to cover approved medical services, such as doctor visits and preventive care, for beneficiaries residing in assisted living.
Short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility may be covered by Medicare following a qualifying inpatient hospital stay of at least three days.
Transitioning to assisted living brings up complex emotional and financial questions—foremost among them: Will Medicare foot the bill? In this brief video, we untangle the often confusing rules surrounding Medicare and long-term care expenses.