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

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

The $35 average hourly rate for a home health aide was only up 3%, assisted living was up 5% and adult day care was actually down 5%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

In many parts of the country, older people need to sell their homes to cover the cost of assisted living or other types of care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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