Korean Dictionary
How to say “Sanatorium / Convalescent Home” in Korean
요양원
yoyanwon
AdvancedHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
요양원 is a long-term care facility for elderly or chronically ill patients in Korea. With Korea's rapidly aging population 요양원 demand has surged. Korean national health insurance provides partial coverage for 요양원 care making it more accessible for families.
Example Sentence
어머니가 더 이상 혼자 지내기 어려워서 요양원에 모셨어요.
My mother could no longer live alone so we moved her to a care home.
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