Can I be compensated for caring for my father in my home?

Sewmomto14, you can be paid to be a caregiver for your Dad if your Dad is able to pay you.... you would need to put together an Employment Agreement to have in case later down the road your Dad needs help via Medicaid [which is different from Medicare] with his housing cost at a nursing home.

Another suggestion would be for your Dad to be accepted by Medicaid and live in your home. Depending on your State Medicaid programs [each State is different] you could be paid by the State, but note that the pay would be minimal. And you might find yourself being on leave for many years depending on your Dad's age related issues. My parents lived into their 90's.