Recent advancements in digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communication technologies (ICT), are transforming homes into interconnected ecosystems of services. However, there is no standard language on how homes should be designed to support caregiving. This study adopts the MIT AgeLab’s Home Taxonomy and levels of automation to structure this discourse. The taxonomy effectively distinguishes between non-smart homes and various categories of smart homes by introducing a specific vocabulary that encourages stakeholders to use precise terminologies with clear definitions. By applying this taxonomy to the home-based caregiving context, the study classifies different types of homes and related caregiving activities and outlines their characteristics. The results prompt a discussion on various design considerations and raise questions for future research in the field.