In long-term care, what term is used for the person who receives care?

• A. Resident
• B. Respiration
• C. Responsibility
• D. Restorative Care

Answer: (A)

The term used for the person who receives care in long-term care settings is resident. This wording centers the individual as a person living in the facility and having ongoing rights and dignity, rather than labeling them by a medical status. Using “resident” helps create a respectful, person-centered environment and aligns with how many long-term care communities refer to the people they serve.

The other options refer to things rather than people: respiration is the process of breathing, not a person; responsibility is a duty or obligation, not the individual receiving care; restorative care describes a type of care aimed at regaining function, not the person themselves. So the best fit for who receives care in long-term care is the resident.