congregate housing

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Scope note
Housing to accommodate a semi-independent group living arrangement, providing support services to specific populations, such as seniors or people with disabilities, who wish to live independently. Typically there is shared common space and services such as housekeeping, transportation, and social activities, but not personal care; term has been used in the United States since the 1960s.
congregate housing
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025