Usage Note
Pflegeheim is a residential facility providing long-term nursing care for elderly or disabled people who can no longer live independently. It is distinguished from Altenheim (old people's home with less intensive care) by the level of medical support.
Examples
"Nachdem sie nicht mehr alleine leben konnte, zog die Großmutter ins Pflegeheim."
Natural Translation
After she could no longer live alone, grandmother moved into the nursing home.
Literal Translation
After she could no longer live alone, the grandmother moved into the nursing home.
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