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Plain-English answers, with official sources, to the questions families ask when choosing care.
Nursing home star ratings explained
What the 1 to 5 stars on Medicare's Care Compare actually measure, and what they miss.
Read →Does Medicare pay for nursing homes?
Up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay, but not long-term care. The 2026 numbers.
Read →Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
Short answer: no. What families use instead, and where to check.
Read →Assisted living vs nursing home
Level of care, who regulates them and who pays, side by side.
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