Aug. 12, 2005 - Under our �system� of paying for long-term care, you may be able to qualify for Medicaid to pay for nursing home care, but in most states there�s little public assistance for home care. Most people want to stay at home as long as possible, but few can afford the high cost of home care for very long. One solution, which is growing in popularity, is to tap into the equity built up in your home. News for senior citizens and baby boomers.