WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
group′ home′, 
  1. Sociologya substitute home, usually located in a residential neighborhood, providing foster care for orphans, delinquents, handicapped persons, or others with special needs.

'group home' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
foster care

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