independent living

American  

noun

1. a living arrangement for disabled people and others with special needs, usually in their own home, affording them as much independence and autonomy as possible.

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independent living

You move into one of their independent living units and one day, if necessary, you can transfer to one of their assisted living residences.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

The company will instead build its own senior home on the site with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

The oldest members of the baby boom generation are reaching the age where many need the different levels of care that Welltower and others provide: independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

If you eventually need to move from independent living, you pay the market rate for healthcare.

From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026

It was their problem to secure woman's control of her own body and property, some share in the direction of her children, and some opportunity to train her own mind and earn an independent living.

From Woman in Modern Society by Earl Barnes

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