Care home
Care home is the umbrella term used in England for residential settings providing accommodation and personal care, such as help with washing, dressing
Official source: Care homes - Social care and support guide - NHS →
and taking medicines, for people who can no longer manage safely on their own. There are two main types: residential homes, and nursing homes, which additionally have one or more qualified nurses on duty. Homes may be run by private companies, charities or local councils; nursing homes generally cost more. The Care Quality Commission regulates all care homes in England and publishes ratings from Outstanding to Inadequate.
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