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Homes for the aged

Scope note

Use for long-term care facilities, originally for the older segment of the population and now generally restricted to those over 80 years old, in which some medical care is offered, but is not a major component of the care available to residents.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30006711

Broader Terms used

extended care facilities

Equivalent Terms used

home for the aged

Created

13yrs ago

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