home-based care
nounUK /ˌhəʊm beɪst ˈkeə/
US /ˌhoʊm beɪst ˈker/
Help and care given to someone in their own home instead of a hospital.
After her surgery, she received home-based care from a visiting nurse.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Medical services delivered at a person's residence by professionals.
The agency provides home-based care for elderly patients with chronic illnesses.
3. Support given to children by parents or guardians at home rather than in a school or center.
The program offers home-based care for toddlers with developmental delays.
4. Assistance with daily tasks such as bathing and cooking for people who cannot manage alone.
Home-based care helps him stay independent in his own apartment.