nursing home
Americannoun
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a private residential institution equipped to care for persons unable to look after themselves, as the aged or chronically ill.
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Chiefly British. a small private hospital; a small hospital owned by one person or a group of individuals and supported solely by the fees of patients.
noun
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a private hospital or residence staffed and equipped to care for aged or infirm persons
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a private maternity home
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Etymology
Origin of nursing home
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Bob was adamant about not being remanded to a nursing home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
At the Pean nursing home for the retired in Paris, the staff have jumped into action to protect vulnerable residents, carrying around pitchers of water.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Big Medicare insurers often deny requests for nursing home stays, according to a new federal investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Even when you do reach 65, Medicare will cover certain types of in-home care, but it won’t cover long-term nursing home care.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
Mom had begun working in a nursing home, and Dad, as always, did everything he could to support her.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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