What is a Nursing Home? A Nursing Home is a place like a hospital, for people who require constant nursing care. In these places the patients have, different activities, they receive physical, rehabilitation and occupational therapies. The nurses try to make these places like a home. Even their families can visit alls days to the patients, or collaborate on their activities. A Nursing Home is a special place for special people, who need to be love and cared from special people. Good links! ASHNHA Annual Meeting 2008 Travel Nursing Jobs Nursing Homes UComparehealthCare - Nursing Homes. Nursing Home Directory