In 2022, over half of assisted living residents in the United States were over the age of 85 years. On the other hand, roughly one in 17 was under the age of 65 years. Residents of assisted living communities or other residential care communities usually need help with activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing or dressing.
Distribution of residents in assisted living communities in the U.S. in 2022, by age group
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Residential care communities are defined by the CDC as: "Includes assisted living communities and other residential care communities (for example, personal care homes, adult care homes, board care homes, or adult foster care) that meet the study eligibility criteria."
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NCHS. (August 14, 2024). Distribution of residents in assisted living communities in the U.S. in 2022, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 21, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1489749/age-distribution-of-adults-in-assisted-living-communities-us/
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