nursing home

noun

: a public or private residential facility providing a high level of long-term personal or nursing care for persons (such as the aged or the chronically ill) who are unable to care for themselves properly

Examples of nursing home in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Imagine a nursing home where radar quietly watches over residents, alerting caregivers immediately if someone has breathing trouble, falls or needs help. —Aly Fathy, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025

Depending on the level of care your mother actually needs, if any, a nursing home or a senior living community might be a great option. —R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025

In a crucial sequence, which shows the siblings bringing their mother to a nursing home, a car ride turns into a sentimental journey. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025

Ever since Harry brought up Rusby following his brief encounter with him at the nursing home, the corrupt guard has haunted Kev. —Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nursing home

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

Kids Definition

nursing home

noun

: a privately operated establishment where personal or nursing care is provided for persons (as the aged) who are unable to care for themselves properly

Medical Definition

nursing home

noun

: a public or private residential facility providing a high level of long-term personal and nursing care for persons (such as the aged or the chronically ill) who are unable to care for themselves properly