a service provided by a local authority social services department to those whom it judges most need it
another name for home help (sense 2)
home-care in American English
(ˈhoʊmˌkɛr)
adjective
providing care for young children, the elderly, convalescents, etc. in the home of the person being cared for
Examples of 'home care' in a sentence
home care
The five biggest companies providing home care services to the elderly have paid millions of pounds to their owners despite the crisis in standards.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The five biggest companies providing home care services to the elderly have paid millionsof pounds to their owners despite the crisis in standards.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
These give reviewing staff wide discretion, with the result that many vulnerable people are having vital home care services reduced or removed altogether.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Again I thanked the home-care nurse, then closed the door on my way out.