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What is Safest Places to Live™?
Safest Places to Live™
We recognize senior living communities that meet enhanced security and screening standards and benefit from shared safety practices across participating senior living communities.
VERIFIED Safest Places to Live™
We recognize senior living communities that actively verify and credential outside care providers and vendors before they provide care, helping ensure only approved, qualified individuals have access to residents.
Explore some of the Safest Places to Live™
Controlled & Accountable Access
SPL communities maintain clear control over building access and accountability for all non-residents and non-staff.
☐ All non-resident, non-staff individuals are required to digitally register upon entry at a centralized check-in location.
Visible Identification & Community Awareness
SPL communities make safety visible and foster a shared culture of awareness among staff, residents, and visitors.
☐ Every individual entering the community—other than staff and residents—receives a printed name badge displaying:
• First and last name
• Company name (if providing third-party care or services)
☐ Name badges are worn for the duration of the visit and clearly display the date and time of check-in.
Verified Identity & Secure Documentation
SPL communities take identity verification seriously and maintain secure records for accountability and safety.
☐ A facial photo image (captured within approximately 3 feet) is taken for every individual entering the community.
☐ Visitor images are securely stored using appropriate privacy and data-security safeguards (e.g., AWS-hosted storage aligned with HIPAA-level standards).
Real-Time Situational Awareness
SPL communities operate with live visibility—not just historical records.
☐ Authorized staff can view real-time visibility of who is currently on-site via a mobile device.
☐ Entry and exit activity is digitally logged and accessible through mobile applications or secure dashboards.
Resident & Family Transparency
SPL communities recognize that safety includes trust, communication, and visibility for residents and families.
☐ The community supports visit awareness, including text notifications or real-time visibility when visitors or third-party caregivers check in.
☐ Approved family members or guardians have access to a mobile app to monitor visitor and third-party caregiver check-ins for their resident.
☐ The community can digitally monitor individuals who are restricted or prohibited from entering and can block access at the kiosk with real-time alerts if an attempt is made.
Data Privacy & Information Protection
SPL communities balance strong security practices with respect for privacy.
☐ Visitor, caregiver, and credential data is securely stored, with role-based access controls and permission-based authority.
☐ Data handling practices align with applicable privacy and information-security standards.
Mass Emergency Communication & Accountability
☐ Community has the ability to instantly identify and account for everyone on-site during an emergency, and send real-time text and/or email alerts to all individuals on campus (including residents, staff, visitors, family members, and vendors).
Credentialed & Trusted Care Environment
VERIFIED SP2L communities ensure that all third-party caregivers and service providers meet defined screening and credentialing standards.
☐ All third-party caregivers, private-duty providers, and outside service personnel have completed criminal background checks and required screenings prior to signing in.
☐ Required background checks and credentials are actively maintained and enforced.
What families are saying…
"The transition to senior living was daunting, but knowing this community met the Safest Places to Live™ security standard changed everything. It transformed our daily anxiety into total peace of mind."
"Finding a community that prioritizes safety as a core pillar of care has given our family our lives back. We no longer worry about 'what if' because the security protocols here are proactive."
"Security in senior living is about more than just locked doors; it's about the freedom it provides. My mother feels confident moving about her community."
Should Your Community Be Recognized for Safety?
Families are increasingly comparing communities based on safety and security standards. Make sure you meet the required thresholds to give your residents and families the peace of mind they deserve.
Complete the form to learn how your community can qualify for Safest Places to Live™ recognition and be included among the most trusted senior living communities in your area.