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Congregate housing

Scope note

Use when referring to a semi-independent group living arrangement, usually for the elderly, where some shared common space and some support services, such as housekeeping, transportation, and social activities, but not personal care, are provided; used in the United States since the 1960s.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000259646

Broader Terms used

communal housing

Created

13yrs ago

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