Bert resides in a nursing home primarily for medical reasons rather than personal reasons.Costs for meals and lodging can be included in determining his deductible medical expenses.

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According to IRS Publication 502, "The cost of meals and lodging at a hospital or similar institution if a principal reason for being there is to receive medical care." Since Bert resides in a nursing home primarily for medical reasons, the costs for meals and lodging can be included in determining his deductible medical expenses.

Bert Resides in a Nursing Home Primarily for Medical Reasons