German word

Pflegeheim

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈp͡fleːgəˌhaɪ̯m/

Meaning

  • neuter nounnursing home

Example

Meine Tante lebt seit einem Jahr in einem Pflegeheim.

My aunt has been living in a nursing home for a year.

Illustration for Pflegeheim (nursing home)

More examples

Nach dem Sturz musste er ins Pflegeheim ziehen.

After the fall, he had to move into a nursing home.

Core concept

One place joins a resident's living space with ongoing assistance for health and everyday needs.

Common phrases

  • ins Pflegeheim ziehen

    move into a nursing home

  • im Pflegeheim arbeiten

    work in a nursing home

  • im Pflegeheim leben

    live in a nursing home

Similar words

Altenheim: A shared home where older people receive meals and personal care.
Seniorenheim: Housing for older adults with supervision and support services.
Pflegeeinrichtung: A facility that systematically provides medical and daily care services.
Seniorenresidenz: Paid housing for independent older adults, with care available when needed.

Definition in German

Eine Einrichtung, in der pflegebedürftige Personen dauerhaft oder vorübergehend betreut und versorgt werden.

Word origin

Pflegeheim was formed from the native German elements Pflege and Heim, whose meanings together describe a care facility that also provides accommodation.

Usage tips

  • The neuter noun is das Pflegeheim, with the plural die Pflegeheime; after in for location, the phrase is in einem Pflegeheim.

Other meanings

  • old people's homenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Pflegekraftcaregivernoun
  • pflegencare forverb
  • Pflegedienstnursing servicenoun

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