My father falls into the "chronically ill" category and lives in a nursing home. I am looking for clarification on what expenses are considered deductible.

[stephn399]

Are the costs of things like housekeeping, laundry, an emergency pendant system, meals, bathing assistance, bathroom assistance, and general personal care considered deductible?  Some of these services are part of a basic package so there is not a value associated with them to easily separate out.  Also, my understanding is that the cost of rent is fully deductible when a taxpayer is chronically ill and is not limited to the $50 per night like other lodging.  Please confirm.  Thanks!

[ee-ea]

All the info you want and more id here https://www.irs.gov/publications/p502