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infirmary
a place for the care of the infirm, sick, or injured; hospital or facility serving as a hospital: a school infirmary. -
infirmity
a physical weakness or ailment: the infirmities of age. -
nurse
a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse. -
almshouse
Almshouses are houses in Britain which were built and run by charities to provide accommodation for poor or old people who could not afford to pay rent. -
assisted living
Assisted living is a type of housing specially designed for people who need help in their everyday lives, but who do not need specialist nursing care. In assisted living facilities, residents live in independent rooms or apartments, but receive help with day-to-day activities, for example bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and taking their medicines. -
broken-down
A broken-down vehicle or machine no longer works because it has something wrong with it.