[LZ_Bayonet]

"While I see your point, it's still sad when you consider that these folks probably played by the rules their whole lives and yet are still in a position to lose their home. While many in this country use medical services for free and no one goes after their heirs or family members."

They do not lose "their" home. They are gone. The kids don't get the cash from the sale of the house, but they didn't have to take care of the parents either. I see your point about others not paying anything for their care - and it's going to get even worse.

[Sergio]

Good point, the original owners are no longer in a position to care about the home one way or another. Still, I'm sure the deceased would have wanted to leave the home to their kids.

I believe you are correct in your assumption that the situation is going to get worse. More and more baby boomers retiring, longer life expectancies, etc.