Meaning of the word "nursing home" in English

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nursing home

US /ˈnɜːr.sɪŋ ˌhoʊm/
UK /ˈnɜːr.sɪŋ ˌhoʊm/
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Noun

1.

a private institution providing residential accommodation with healthcare for the elderly, infirm, or chronically ill.

Example:
My grandmother moved into a nursing home last year.
The staff at the nursing home are very caring.
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