Objective To investigate the needs of nursing-based continuing home care in old patients with chronic diseases in communi-ty. Methods From June to August, 2016, 14 old patients with chronic diseases were purposively sampled, and interviewed with semi-struc-ture. The data were collected and refined with phenomenological analysis. Results The patients were very positive in nursing-based continu-ing home care. The main requirements included the knowledge about chronic diseases, psychological comforts, rehabilitation nursing, daily security help and medical insurance support. Conclusion It is necessary to support the continuing home care for old patients with chronic diseases, and strengthen the profesional nursing team building in community.