Which type of care is NOT covered under Medicare?

The correct answer, assisted living facility care, is not covered under Medicare. Medicare primarily provides coverage for more intensive medical services and skilled care, which are typically found in settings like skilled nursing facilities or through home health care services. Skilled nursing facility care includes services that require the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional and are necessary for recovery or rehabilitation from an illness or injury. Home health agency care includes medically necessary part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care and home health aide services.

Hospice care is covered by Medicare for individuals who meet specific criteria, such as being terminally ill, and it provides comprehensive support during the end-of-life phase. In contrast, assisted living facilities generally offer personal care services and support with daily activities but do not provide the same level of medical care that is covered by Medicare, which is why this type of care falls outside of Medicare’s coverage.