Then that means serving spouse is left with only social security of 800 a month, so they will be out on streets. Does Medicare also take your home if paid for so that now that spouse has no home. Elder lawyers are expensive, and many seniors who need them the most can’t afford them
Over dramatizing the process of asking the government for help is unnecessary. Neither you nor your spouse will be left homeless if you do.
A lien is sometimes placed on a home in order to recover the costs incurred TO Medicaid BY the senior. It's called MERP.
I suggest you calm down, stop listening to hearsay, and call around to elder care attorneys in your area who offer free consultations.
And remember. You are not destitute if you own a home that's paid for in full! Many, many seniors do not. But those who do often choose to sell the home, pocket the large amount of cash and downsize.
Medicaid does not physically take homes, it puts liens on homes that need to be satisfied before the new owner can actually own it.
Read more here:
https://www.agingcare.com/topics/104/medicaid
... and you need to understand the difference between Medicare and Medicaid:
https://www.agingcare.com/topics/106/medicare
The long term care facility will be able to provide some assistance but it will be best to see an attorney even for a consultation. You indicated in a follow up post you are unable to afford one. I would contact state/county department of aging services to see if you qualify for assistance. They can provide better available sources that you may not be aware of.