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For federal tax purposes, medical expenses can include the cost of medical care in a nursing home, home for the aged, or similar institution, for the taxpayer or his or her spouse or dependents. It can include the cost of meals and lodging in the home if a principal reason for being in the home is to get medical care.
Nursing homes and 24-hour skilled care at home are the most expensive types of long-term care. Because nursing homes cost so much -- thousands of dollars a month -- most people who live in them for more than 6 months cannot pay the entire bill on their own. At first, many residents pay with their own money.ong-term care involves a variety of services provided at home, in the community, and in facilities. These services include. 1  home-based care such as home health aides. 2  community-based care such as adult day care. 3  facility-based care such as assisted living and nursing homes.