Does Medicare cover assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for rent, meals, or help in assisted living.
What will you pay?
With Original Medicare: You pay the full cost.
With a Medicare Advantage plan: Some Medicare Advantage plans add this as an extra. Check what your plan pays. Compare plans near you.
What are the rules?
- Medicare still pays for your doctor visits while you live there.
- In some states, Medicaid may help pay.
What should you do next?
Find assisted livingSource: Medicare.gov: Long-term care (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 21, 2026. Costs are for 2026. This is general information, not medical advice.