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

My mother, Lucille, worked at a nursing home and as a teacher’s aide.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

This total includes unpaid caregiving, but if a person needs care in a nursing home, the costs quickly skyrocket to more than $100,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Shortly after lunch, I spot the first nursing home resident being wheeled up the street by relatives.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen