Re: where your dad is going

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Right.  Pretty much reflects what I found.

But, Gail can get the full tax deduction so, perhaps she'd be willing to
refund part of our payments through the tax deduction she'll receive at
the end of the year.  (The idea mentioned in the previous email.)

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:46:03 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 > it's not a nursing home "Abundant Care is a family-owned and operated 
 > assisted living residential care facility for the elderly."
 > 
 > https://www.dds.ca.gov/newsletter/service-spotlight-what-is-a-residential-care-facility-for-the-elderly-rcfe/
 > 
 > https://canhr.org/overview-of-assisted-living-residential-care-facilities-for-the-elderly-rcfes/
 > 
 > "Who Pays the Bill for Residential Care for the Elderly or Assisted 
 > Living?
 > 
 > Most people must pay privately for care. Long-term care insurance 
 > only covers a very small percentage of people. There is very limited 
 > public funding through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for RCFE 
 > residents who qualify for this program (see CANHR’s fact sheet on 
 > SSI in a RCFE). Unfortunately, the SSI rate is so low that fewer and 
 > fewer facilities will accept persons on SSI.
 > 
 > Will Medicare or Medi–Cal Pay?
 > 
 > No. Because these are not medical facilities, neither Medicare nor 
 > Medi–Cal pays directly for residential care or assisted living." 
 > 
 > https://www.seniorlivingresidences.com/family-guide/financial-options/tax-deductibility/
 > this is from chain assisted living homes in Ma
 > "... long-term care services and other unreimbursed medical expenses 
 > must exceed 7.5% of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. 
 > (Generally, a taxpayer can deduct the medical care expenses of his 
 > or her parent if the taxpayer provides more than 50% of the parent’s 
 > support costs.)"
 > 
 > https://www.elderlawanswers.com/tax-deductions-for-assisted-living-costs-7184
 > 
 > "Can an Assisted Living Facility Resident's Child Get a Tax 
 > Deduction?
 > 
 > In some circumstances, adult children may also get a tax deduction 
 > if their parents, in-laws, or other immediate family members:
 > 
 >     Live at an assisted living facility
 >     Qualify as their dependents
 >     Are US citizens or legal residents (or residents of Canada or  Mexico)
 > 
 > The adult child also must pay for more than half of the family 
 > member’s support for the year. "
 > 
 > On Mon, 24 Aug 2026, Robert wrote:
 >  > Abundant Care assisted living