A nursing home is a facility for the residential care of elderly or disabled people. Nursing homes may also be referred to as skilled nursing facility, long-term care facilities, old people's homes, care homes, rest homes, convalescent homes or convalescent care.

What do you mean by convalescent care?

Convalescent care is for people who have received hospital treatment following surgery or an acute illness and need care and support to rest, recover and rehabilitate.

What is an example of convalescent care?

Convalescent Care Services

Care services at a convalescent facility might include: Counseling Services/Psychological Therapy. Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapy.