Residential assistance for individuals older than the age of 18 who no longer can live alone and care for themselves and do not need daily nursing supervision. AFC is provided on a 24-hour basis in a state licensed homelike facility with 5 to 10 residents. AFC homes are categorized as assisted living centers and give general supervision and personal care services. They assist with self-administration of medications and assist with supervision of self-treatment of a physical disorder. Also called domiciliary care. See also assisted living center (ALC) and activities of daily living (ADL).