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housing or living arrangements for the elderly, infirm, or disabled, in which housekeeping, meals, medical care, and other assistance is available to residents as needed.
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assisted living
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assisted living — UK [əˌsɪstɪd ˈlɪvɪŋ] / US [əˌsɪstəd ˈlɪvɪŋ] noun [uncountable] houses or flats that are designed for people, such as old or ill people, who need help in doing ordinary things … English dictionary
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