adult home

American  

noun

1. any of various private residences for former state psychiatric patients, supervised by a department of a state or city government.

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Etymology

Origin of adult home

First recorded in 1975–1980

Example Sentences

When she first was taken in at the adult home, she had hinted that she had arrived in Puerto Rico via a cruise ship from Europe, Kohlhepp said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Five feet below the surface, Hassig — who was the only adult home at the time — lost consciousness at about 4 p.m. on June 14.

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2022

Brentford's adult home replica shirt currently costs £49, while shorts are £25.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2021

Mr. Clemente remained in supported housing until the fall, when one day he wandered into his former Brooklyn adult home, convinced he had a job as a security guard and people owed him money.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2018

Police have said Zahau was the only adult home at the time that Shacknai's son was running through an upstairs hallway and tripped, falling head-first down the staircase on July 11.

From Reuters • Sep. 2, 2011