Seniorenheim

care home for the elderly, nursing home

noun ze-nee-OH-ren-hime Rare

Usage Note

Seniorenheim is a residential care facility for elderly people who can no longer live independently. It is a broad, neutral term — more specific variants include Pflegeheim (nursing home) and Altenheim (old people's home).

Examples

"Das Seniorenheim organisiert regelmäßig Ausflüge für seine Bewohner."

Natural Translation

The care home regularly organises excursions for its residents.

Literal Translation

The seniors-home organises regularly outings for its residents.

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