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

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

CCRCs’ revenues come from the entrance fees and monthly fees of people in independent living, Johnson says.

From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026

We’re currently in independent living but have access to higher levels of care if needed.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026

Such high contentment with such a slight initial performance as that of having started towards a means of independent living was a part of the Durbeyfield temperament.

From Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy