Nursing Home

B1 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈnɝsɪŋ hoʊm/

Definitions of nursing home

noun a facility that provides residential care for individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to age, illness, or disability

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother lives in a nursing home.

A2 The nursing home provides 24-hour care for elderly residents.

B1 Many nursing homes offer recreational activities for their residents.

B2 The staff at the nursing home are trained to handle medical emergencies.

C1 Choosing the right nursing home for a loved one can be a difficult decision.

C2 The nursing home implemented new safety protocols to protect residents during the pandemic.

Examples of nursing home in a Sentence

formal The nursing home provides round-the-clock care for elderly residents.

informal My grandma lives in a nursing home down the street.

slang I heard that nursing home is like a retirement party every day.

figurative The abandoned building looked like a nursing home for forgotten memories.

Grammatical Forms of nursing home

plural

nursing homes

comparative

more nursing home

superlative

most nursing home

present tense

nursing home

future tense

will be nursing home

perfect tense

have been nursing home

continuous tense

is nursing home

singular

nursing home

positive degree

nursing home

infinitive

to nursing home

gerund

nursing homing

participle

nursing homed

Origin and Evolution of nursing home

First Known Use: 1854 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'nursing home' originated from the concept of providing care and assistance to the elderly or infirm individuals who required medical attention and support in a residential setting.
Evolution of the word: Initially, nursing homes were primarily focused on medical care and rehabilitation for the elderly. Over time, the concept of nursing homes has evolved to include a wider range of services such as social activities, emotional support, and personalized care plans to enhance the overall well-being of residents.