Benefits & programs · Federal health & long-term care
Medicare skilled nursing facility care
Run by Medicare (CMS)What it is
Medicare skilled nursing facility care covers a limited period of specialized care in a nursing facility following a qualifying hospital stay. This is short-term rehabilitation support rather than ongoing long-term custodial care, and specific eligibility requirements and coverage details are determined by Medicare.
What it may help with
may help with recovery and rehabilitation after hospitalization, short-term skilled nursing support, therapy and medical care during transition, and temporary assistance with daily activities.
The official page
Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.
Go to the official page ↗We last confirmed this official link on July 2026.
This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.