Safest Places to Live™

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What is Safest Places to Live™?

Safest Places to Live™ (SP2L) is a national accreditation program recognizing senior living communities that demonstrate an elite commitment to resident safety. We provide a verified directory of providers that exceed baseline regulatory requirements to satisfy our rigorous 8-Point Standard of Resident Security.

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.

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8-Point Community Qualification Framework

Every SP2L-certified community meets these rigorous safety and security standards

Controlled & Accountable Access

SP2L communities maintain clear control over who enters the building and ensure 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 & Awareness

Visitors and vendors are clearly identified while on-premises (e.g., visible badges) so staff and residents can quickly distinguish authorized individuals.

Verified Identity & Secure Documentation

Identity is verified and visitor/vendor documentation is securely captured and retained per policy to reduce impersonation and unauthorized access.

Real-Time Situational Awareness

Staff have real-time visibility into who is on-site and can respond quickly to emerging situations.

Resident & Family Transparency

Families and residents receive clear, consistent communication about safety practices and expectations.

Credentialed Third-Party Care Providers

Outside care providers and vendors are approved and credentialed before they provide care or services to residents.

Emergency Readiness & Accountability

Communities maintain emergency readiness procedures and clear accountability during drills and real events.

Data Privacy & Information Protection

Resident data and visitor records are handled with strong privacy and security safeguards.

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."

Sarah M.

Family Friend

"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."

James L.

Resident Son

"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."

Elena R.

Resident Family Member

Is Your Community 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.