People who live in assisted living facilities are usually called

• A. Patients
• B. Residents
• C. Clients
• D. Members

Answer: (B)

In assisted living, the people who live there are called residents. This term respects their status as individuals who reside in the community and manage daily life, rather than being defined by illness or treatment. It signals a focus on everyday living, autonomy, and dignity within the living environment.

Patients are those receiving medical care, typically in hospitals or clinics, so that term isn’t the best fit for a residential setting. Clients is used in some social services contexts but can feel overly transactional in long-term care. Members is not a standard term for people living in an assisted living facility. Therefore, residents is the most appropriate and respectful choice.