residential care

British

noun

social welfare the provision by a welfare agency of a home with social-work supervision for people who need more than just housing accommodation, such as children in care or mentally handicapped adults

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For people who plan to use their benefits for residential care, supplemental private insurance will be key.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

In April, the sector's gains were mainly in nursing and residential care facilities.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

This compared with £144.72 for a nursing home and £126 for a residential care care home placement.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

The situation has also forced him to work away from home - staying overnight during 24-hour shifts as a children's residential care officer.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

When Richard was a junior in high school, she was working in food service at a residential care facility.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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