Does a Continuing Care facility count as assisted living?

[jeff.howlett]

If a Vet is living in a Retirement facility but isn't receiving assisted living, will that still make them eligible for this benefit?

[vetadmin]

Retirement facility is not for the most part "assisted living".  This pension is to cover expenses for assisted living with day-to-day activities.  If he does not meet the demand for assistance and they are not providing it, he can't claim the rent as a medical expense.