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

No state outright bans nursing homes and assisted living facilities from serving alcohol. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 July 2026

The federal records do not include assisted living facilities, which are regulated by states. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

But we were cheered that my mother-in-law was able to go back to her bright, sunny assisted living facility that, due to its proximity to the hospital’s power grid, was doing fine. — Kristy Woodson Harvey, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

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

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