This series of studies aim to consider and point out the essentials for the architectural planning and design of recuperation facilities for the aged, dealing with the geriatric hospitals, the nursing homes and the extended care facilities for the aged as the investigation targets. The thorough investigation and observation works were made to them from the view points of daily living activities of the recuperating aged, ADL abilities of them and nursing activities by nurses and care staffs. This article discusses about the actual condition of the daily living activities in the recuperation facilities. Though the patterns of people's daily living activities extend to wide range, its typical patterns can be classified to 5 main categories from the aged who has a tendency to stay in his bed through the greater part of the days to the aged who joins actively to the variety of events and stay in the public common space in the facility.
