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home (hōmz)   a place where someone lives.
 

nursing home  long-term care facility.
  informal misnomer for a residential care home.

residential care home  , rest home  a residence where room, board, and personal care are provided for individuals who need assistance and supervision. Most clients are dependent elderly persons who cannot live independently but do not require regular nursing care; there may also be younger individuals with debilitating physical conditions, mental illness, or mental retardation.





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