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

Moving in with a relative or assisted living facility?

From MarketWatch

He has reason to worry, genetically speaking: An older brother, already nonverbal, is in assisted living.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, she says she is not ready for assisted living.

From MarketWatch

In a major city, the median annual cost for long-term-care facilities can run anywhere from $65,000 for assisted living to over $150,000 for a private room in a nursing home, depending on the facility and location.

From MarketWatch

But to get her a place in assisted living he needed a letter of support from Marrero.

From BBC