assisted living

American  

[uh-sis-tid liv-ing] / əˈsɪs tɪd ˈlɪv ɪŋ /

noun

1. housing or living arrangements for elderly, infirm, or disabled people, in which housekeeping, meals, medical care, and other assistance is available to residents as needed (often used attributively): Medicare does not cover the costs of assisting-living facilities.

   My grandma is moving to assisting living.

   Medicare does not cover the costs of assisting-living facilities.

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assisted living British  

/ əˈsɪstɪd /

noun

1. 1. a living environment for elderly people, in which personal and medical care are supplied

   2. ( as modifier )

      private assisted-living apartments

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Etymology

Origin of assisted living

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Hurt’s husband, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Paul Schrader, confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter that she died at an assisted living facility in Jersey City, N.J..

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

At a bail hearing, his lawyer said Ben owned legitimate healthcare and assisted living facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Her family said the 41-year-old had spent about 20 years in various mental health units but was due to move into an assisted living flat within six weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In August 2006, my father asked to be brought from Florida to New York and was soon placed in assisted living.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Mabel Bartrand lived in an assisted living facility about fifteen miles outside of Gutshot, one exit south of the Hardee's.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green