designed to provide for the basic needs of elderly residents, usu. in return for an initial fee and monthly service payments: a life-care facility; life-care communities.
life care also life·care (līf'kâr') n. The provision of services for elderly people, including housing, health care, and social activities. adj.
also life-care (līf'kâr') Of or relating to life care: life care programs; life-care communities.