09/02/2026
One of the most common questions families ask is: “Does Medicare pay for assisted living?”
In most cases, the answer is no.
Assisted living is considered a living community, not a medical facility. While residents may receive help with things like dressing, showering, meals, medication reminders, and daily routines, that support is not typically treated as medical care covered by Medicare or health insurance.
Some families may have long-term care insurance, but assisted living is often private pay.
If you are trying to understand senior living costs and options, give me a call and we’ll talk through it.