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Oct 7, 2025

6 min

When can a nursing home take your house?

While nursing homes themselves cannot legally seize your home, the state can claim it after your death to recover Medicaid costs through the Estate Recovery Program. Understanding the complex interplay between Medicaid, asset protection, and estate recovery is crucial for anyone with assets to protect, especially when considering the question, "when can a nursing home take your house?".

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

How far back can a nursing home take your house?

Medicaid covers the cost of long-term nursing home care for nearly two-thirds of all residents, but to qualify, applicants must navigate complex asset transfer rules. Understanding the Medicaid look-back period is crucial to knowing how far back can a nursing home take your house.

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