Aging is a physiological process that happens over time permeated by biological, psychosocial and cultural changes. Through the increase in life expectancy and, consequently, population aging worldwide, the Long Term Care Institutions for the Elderly (ILPI) stand out in caring for these elderly people, making it necessary to know what life is like for the elderly in this environment. Given the above, the study aimed to verify in the literature the perspective of institutionalized elderly about quality of life. Thus, the study is an integrative literature review with a qualitative approach, using Lilacs, Scielo and Medline databases as a means of research, taking advantage of the following Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS): “Elderly”, “Quality of life” and “institutionalized”. The study sample consisted of 16 articles, which discussed the theme of the study, in which it was sought to verify the perception of institutionalized elderly about quality of life, it was decided to carry out two thematic categories: 01) Quality of Life for the Elderly Institutionalized, and 02) Perception of the Institutionalized Elderly. In view of the above, the study was able to show that the elderly who reside, live in a Long-Term Care Facility for the Elderly (ILPI), it is necessary to be active, dynamic, prepared to carry out their activities of daily living, in order to achieve their quality of life, harmonize health and promote healthy aging. Keywords: Elderly, Quality of Life, Institutionalized.