Synonyms of nursing home

7 similar words

Another word for nursing home is carehouse. Other synonyms of nursing home are care home, old-age home, old folks' home, old people's home and rest home.

Synonyms and similar words for nursing home

care homeA place of residence for people who have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living, such as the elderly...
carehouseA house or facility where care is given, especially a nursing home.
old-age home
old folks' home USA residential complex for elderly people often equipped with special facilities and care services; especially, a...
old people's homeA nursing home.
rest homeA place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of...
senior citizens' home US

noun A place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living, such as the elderly and younger adults with physical disabilities.

What is another word for nursing home?: Nursing home has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as carehouse, care home, old-age home, old folks' home, old people's home, rest home and senior citizens' home.
What does nursing home mean?: Nursing home means a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living, such as the elderly and younger adults with physical disabilities.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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