My Mom is in Assisted Living (AL) here in CA, near where I live. She has to live in this type of facility due to medical reasons and per Dr. orders. She is not allowed to take her meds on her own; they have to be administered and given to her several times a day. She is not categorized as "chronically ill" per se (according to the IRS Pub); although she has had a bout of Breast Cancer.
The question is can I/she deduct all of her AL expenses, rent + care (Medication Management) on her Schedule A as Medical Expenses? I don't see this scenario describe in the IRS Pub nor have I found this answer on the Internet. It appears the answer is 'yes'; although I'm not sure. Maybe I/she can only deduct the care services, Medication Management? Please advise. Thank you!
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