Does Medicare cover custodial care for seniors during a home care visit?
(A) Medicare does not cover any custodial care such as cooking or cleaning during a home visit. These types of additional custodial services can be hired privately whether through tapping into a long term insurance care policy or private cash pay. What should I be aware of before selecting a good home health care agency? (A) There are a number of ways to inquire if an agency provides “good” care. Home health care agencies are regulated by state and federal agencies. The state to which an agency operates makes random, unannounced visits to make sure all agencies comply with the law and rights of patients. Patient charts are examined; nurses interviewed and state representatives even make home care visits accompanying the nurse. Should an agency be found to have some deficiencies that are non life threatening, a corrective action notice is given and agencies have a specified time period to correct any problems. These deficiencies are made public and should the home care agency hold a Med
