assisted living

noun

as·​sis·​ted living ə-ˈsi-stəd- 

: 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

—often hyphenated when used attributively

an assisted-living facility

Examples of assisted living in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The discussion explores different levels of care, including in-home support, assisted living, and memory care while offering guidance on evaluating care needs, lifestyle preferences, and long-term planning. — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Omega Healthcare's portfolio of more than 1,000 properties largely includes skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 July 2026

The company will instead build its own senior home on the site with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

But the conditions in nursing homes and assisted living centers around Colorado, where residents often receive as little as two hours of direct care each day, are deteriorating. — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for assisted living

• almsgiving
• caregiving
• forgiving
• misgiving
• nonliving
• reliving
• thanksgiving
• giving
• sieving
• unforgiving

Medical Definition

assisted living

noun

as·​sist·​ed living ə-ˌsis-təd- 

: a system of housing and limited care that is designed for senior citizens who need some assistance with day-to-day activities but are not sufficiently incapacitated to require care in a nursing home and that usually includes private quarters, meals, personal assistance, housekeeping aid, monitoring of medications, and nurses' visits

an assisted living facility