noun
nursing home, retirement home, old people''s home
B1
Altenheim (das) means 'nursing home' or 'retirement home', an institution for elderly care. Plural: Altenheime. Declensions follow das: das Altenheim, des Altenheims, dem Altenheim, die Altenheime. Neutral gender (das) and used for long-term residential care, often in formal contexts and social services discussions.
Examples
Viele entscheiden sich dafür, ins Altenheim zu ziehen, wenn sie mehr Hilfe brauchen.
Many choose to move into a residential home when they need more help.
Das Altenheim organisiert regelmäßig Veranstaltungen für die Bewohner.
The retirement home regularly organizes events for the residents.
Meine Großmutter wohnt seit letztem Jahr im Altenheim.
My grandmother has been living in a nursing home since last year.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a building with friendly common rooms and elderly residents playing cards.
Think 'olden home' — Altenheim is a home for older people.
das — remember 'das Heim' (neuter), so 'das Altenheim'.
Notes
Refers to a residential facility for elderly people; terms and connotations can vary by country.