Is Nursing Home HSA-Eligible? (2026)
Nursing home costs are HSA-eligible if the primary reason for being there is medical care.
Typical Cost
$5,000–$10,000+ per month
Details
If the main reason you're in a nursing home is to receive medical care, the entire cost (including meals and lodging) is a qualified medical expense. If you're there primarily for personal reasons and the nursing home also provides medical care, only the portion attributable to medical care is eligible. The distinction matters — it's about the primary reason for the stay, not just whether medical care is available.
Requirements
If primary reason is medical care: full cost is eligible. If primary reason is personal: only the medical care portion qualifies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are nursing home costs HSA-eligible?
It depends on why you're there. If the primary reason is medical care, the full cost qualifies. If it's for personal reasons, only the medical portion is eligible.
How do I determine what portion is medical?
Ask the nursing home for an itemized breakdown of medical vs. non-medical charges. Keep this for your records.
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