Custodial Care
/ˈkʌstədiəl kɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) Non-medical care focusing on assistance with daily living activities, often provided in institutional or home settings.
The nursing home specializes in custodial care for elderly residents.
- (n.) Care provided primarily to ensure the safety and well-being of a person unable to care for themselves, without active medical treatment.
The patient was admitted to the facility for custodial care following surgery.
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- custodial care
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Commentary
In legal contexts, custodial care often determines eligibility and scope of coverage under insurance and government programs; it excludes skilled medical interventions but covers supervision and assistance with basic functions.
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