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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.
Are home health aides a deductible medical expense. My mother in law has 24-7 home health aides. Are their costs deductible on her return. They are not nurses, but do cooking, cleaning, transportation, and keep her safe (no unattended falls, proper nutrition, and assistance in toileting and hygiene). They follow a plan designed by the agency.