Altersheim

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Altersheim

[ˈaltɐsˌhaɪ̯m]

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Determinativkompositum aus den Substantiven Alter und Heim sowie dem Fugenelement -s

noun Altersheim · Altersheime · Altersheimes · Altersheims

Einrichtung, in der Menschen im Alter wohnen und je nach Bedarf betreut und gepflegt werden Sonntags besuchen wir meist Uroma im Altersheim.
Similar: Altenheim, Seniorenheim, Altersasyl, Pensionistenheim

In English

retirement home housing facility for the elderly
old folks' home A residential complex for old people

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"Altersheim." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/de/altersheim. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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Altersheim. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/de/altersheim

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"Altersheim." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/de/altersheim.

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@misc{altersheim_2026,
  title = {Altersheim},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/de/altersheim},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}