Nursing homes can be a costly option, and many elderly people and their families struggle to find financing help to cover some of the costs. Nursing home medicaid, specifically, does not exist. Many times, depending on your specific situation, medicaid or medicare will cover some if not all of the costs associated with nursing home living, but it requires an in-depth knowledge of the program. An elder care lawyer can help by determining quickly if you or a loved one qualifies, in any way, for some form of compensation,