The average assisted living resident needs help with 3 or more ADL's (activities of daily living)
The average resident is an 80-something woman
They do not need highly skilled care
They would benefit from socialization
Those that might be unsafe in their own homes.
But of course each situation is unique. We have certainly helped people who are much young or much older. Males, females and couples... and never under estimate the power of socialization on the mind and well being of someone.