old folks' home
Example Sentences
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I helped organize his bookshelf when he moved into that old folks home.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
Because people get pretty testy when you accidentally smoke out an elementary school or old folks home, burn plans have to clear substantial hurdles presented by the California Environmental Quality Act and air quality regulators.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025
As the story progresses, she’s seduced by the moldy pirate tales she reads at an old folks home where she’s forced to “volunteer” as penance for shoplifting.
From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2015
Gordon shared the details with his actors, along with horror stories of his own—such as the old folks home manager who derided his dishwashing skills no matter how spotless the silverware looked.
From BusinessWeek • Jul. 1, 2011
Dean's mum got home from the old folks home on the Malvern road.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
