CONVALESCENT HOME
An establishment where patients can rest and recover after an operation or illness.
Rest Home (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| NURSING HOME | A home for the elderly. Use for homes established since 1947 and state-funded. For earlier homes for the old, use ALMSHOUSE, COTTAGE HOME. |
| SANATORIUM | A hospital for convalescents or consumptives. |
