An old folks home. Where you drop your parents off when they get old, and are pretty much useless. I hope I never get old.
> "You'd better start walking, or I'll drop you at a Raisin Ranch", said Karen to her Mother.
> "My Mom works at a raisin ranch, cleaning old people's asses", I said.
> "You're headed straight for the raisin ranch when you retire, Ed!" I exclaimed.

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