assisted living


as·sis·ted living

noun \ə-ˈsis-təd-\

Definition of ASSISTED LIVING

: a system of housing and limited care that is designed for senior citizens who need some assistance with daily activities but do not require care in a nursing home —usually hyphenated when used attributively <an assisted-living facility>

First Known Use of ASSISTED LIVING

1981

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