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Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

Short answer

No. Medicare doesn’t pay for assisted living room and board. Some state Medicaid programs help with assisted living services.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

Medicare.gov: skilled nursing facility caremedicare.gov
Medicaid.gov: long-term services and supportsmedicaid.gov
VA: pension and aid for veteransva.gov
Eldercare Locatoreldercare.acl.gov