Which statement best describes a custodial care facility?

• A. Daily care delivered by non-medical support staff
• B. Not medically required but necessary for patient that is unable to care for him/herself
• C. Usually not covered under managed care plans
• D. Medical or non-medical services that seek a cure

Answer: (B)

Custodial care focuses on helping with daily living activities and providing supervision for someone who cannot care for themselves, without delivering active medical treatment. The key idea is that this type of care isn’t about treating a disease or curing a condition; it’s support for basic personal care and safety. That’s why the best description is that it’s not medically required but necessary for a patient who cannot care for himself/herself. The other statements don’t capture this distinction: everyday tasks by non-medical staff describe part of custodial care but don’t emphasize the lack of medical necessity; coverage under managed care plans can vary and isn’t defining; and seeking a cure describes treatment aimed at medical outcomes rather than daily living support.