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

And do you have a plan to address the many other facets of superaging, including the possible need for home care or assisted living?

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Insurance will typically cover medical costs related to Alzheimer’s, such as doctors’ visits, prescriptions, exams and medical tests, but it doesn’t cover assisted living, memory care or personal aides for assistance with daily living.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The national median rate for a private room at a nursing home tops $129,000 a year, and median cost of assisted living is $74,400 a year, according to CareScout.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

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

I'm on my way to Starwood House, the assisted living residence where I volunteer.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon