resthome
Definition
- Noun:
- A facility providing care and accommodation for elderly or convalescent people: "resthome" refers to a residential establishment where individuals, typically older adults or those recovering from illness, live and receive assistance with daily activities, medical care, and supervision.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- My grandmother moved into a resthome last year because she needed help with her daily routines. (A facility for elderly care.)
- After his surgery, he spent a few weeks in a resthome to regain his strength. (A convalescent home for recovery.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be in a resthome": to reside temporarily or permanently in such a facility.
- She has been in a resthome since her hip replacement. (She lives there for care.)
- "to enter a resthome": to begin living in such a facility.
- He decided to enter a resthome when he could no longer manage alone. (He moved in for support.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rest home (n, alternative spelling): same meaning as "resthome."
- The rest home offers daily meals and nursing services. (The facility provides care.)
- Rest (n): a period of relaxation or inactivity.
- She needs plenty of rest after her illness. (Time to recover.)
- Home (n): a place where one lives permanently.
- He missed his own home while staying at the resthome. (His personal residence.)
Synonyms
- Nursing home: a facility for people who require constant medical care.
- Assisted living facility: a residence for those who need help with daily tasks but not full-time medical care.
- Convalescent home: a place for people recovering from illness or surgery.
Related Idioms
- No direct idioms are commonly associated with "resthome." However, the concept relates to the phrase "in one's twilight years", meaning the later stage of life when such care may be needed.
- Many people choose a resthome in their twilight years for safety and companionship. (During old age.)