nursing home

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Overall, there were far fewer requests for access to long-term care hospitals and inpatient rehab facilities, which are typically used for fragile patients who need even more high-level care than a nursing home can provide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She has reached the age where a nursing home is becoming increasingly likely.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The BBC first investigated her case in February, when the 33-year-old was moved from hospital to a nursing home against her will.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

You could end up paying $100,000 or more a year for a nursing home or more than $75,000 a year for assisted living.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

I am a “good person,” as my demented charges at the nursing home agree, but maybe Em also just sick of my suddenly acquired insignificance.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich