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What is the federal definition of assisted living?

According to the Congressional Research Service, as of 2016, there were an estimated 28,900 assisted living facilities (ALFs) providing services to over 811,500 residents. When considering these communities, a common question arises: **What is the federal definition of assisted living?** The answer is that there is no nationally recognized, strict federal definition; instead, regulation and oversight are primarily handled at the state level.