English–German
“nursing home” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaltn̩haɪ̯m/
Example
Viele Altenheime brauchen mehr Personal.
Many nursing homes need more staff.
How to say “nursing home” in German
“Nursing home” in German is Altenheim.
A residential community for older people, with private living space and shared daily services.
Example sentences with Altenheim
Viele Senioren möchten nicht in ein Altenheim ziehen.
Many seniors do not want to move into a nursing home.
Tips for using Altenheim
- Altenheim often emphasizes residence, while Pflegeheim more specifically highlights ongoing nursing care; the terms can overlap.
Other German words for “nursing home”
Meine Tante lebt seit einem Jahr in einem Pflegeheim.
My aunt has been living in a nursing home for a year.