| group homes | Housing for groups of patients, children, or others who need or desire emotional or physical support. They are usually established as planned, single housekeeping units in residential dwellings that provide care and supervision for small groups of residents, who, although unrelated, live together as a family. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| homes for the aged | Geriatric long-term care facilities which provide supervision and assistance in activities of daily living with medical and nursing services when required. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nursing homes | Facilities which provide nursing supervision and limited medical care to persons who do not require hospitalization. (12 Dec 1998) |