FAQs for Residents & Families
What is Safest Places to Live™?
Safest Places to Live™ (SP2L) is a standards-based recognition program and
searchable directory that highlights senior living communities committed to defined safety,
security, and visitor accountability practices. Communities listed on SP2L meet established 8-
point qualification standards focused on visitor awareness, access oversight, and transparency.
Who is Safest Places to Live™ designed for?
SP2L is designed for older adults exploring senior living options, adult children supporting a
loved one’s decision, and families seeking greater visibility into how communities approach
visitor access, accountability, and on-site awareness.
How does SP2L help families choose a community?
SP2L helps make resident security practices more visible. Rather than relying solely on general
claims, families can identify communities that follow defined best practices related to visitor
identification, access awareness, and accountability.
Is there a charge associated with the Safest Place to Live™ Recognition Program?
No, there is no charge for using the Safest Places to Live website.
What does it mean if a community is listed on the SP2L website?
A listed community has attested to meeting SP2L’s 8-point qualification standards at the time of
recognition, reflecting a demonstrated commitment to structured visitor and access practices.
What is the difference between “Safest Places to Live™” and “VERIFIED Safest Places to Live™”?
VERIFIED Safest Places to Live™ represent the highest level of recognition. In addition to
visitor tracking practices, it indicates that all third-party caregivers and service providers are subject to a thorough background check and credentialing requirements prior to providing care to residents.
FAQs for Community Operators
What is the Safest Places to Live™ Recognition Program?
Safest Places to Live™ (SP2L) is a standards-based recognition program and
searchable directory that highlights senior living communities committed to defined safety,
security, and visitor accountability practices. Communities listed on SP2L meet established 8-
point qualification standards focused on visitor awareness, access oversight, and transparency.
Is there a charge associated with being listed as a Safest Place to Live™?
No, there is no charge for being listed or for contact information when a resident or family member requests a tour.
How does a community qualify for Safest Places to Live™ recognition?
Senior Living Communities that meet SP2L’s defined 8-point qualification checklist related to
visitor access, accountability, and on-site awareness are eligible for recognition.
My community isn't listed. How do I get listed?
Complete the contact us form and a representative will reach out to confirm you meet the 8-point standards. Upon confirmation, your listing will be added to the website and you can being leveraging your status.
How is my community’s listing information collected?
All community information is pulled from publicly available Google listings.
How do I update/remove my listing photo, description, or other information?
To request an update to your listing, you can complete the form on our listing update request page.
What is the difference between “Safest Places to Live™” and “VERIFIED Safest Places to Live™”?
VERIFIED Safest Places to Live™ represent the highest level of recognition. In addition to
visitor tracking practices, it indicates that all third-party caregivers and service providers are subject to a thorough background check and credentialing requirements prior to providing care to residents.
How can communities leverage SP2L recognition?
Communities that meet the 8-point qualification standards can display the SP2L badge on
websites, tours, brochures, and marketing materials, in addition to being included in the public SP2L
directory.
*subject to ongoing compliance.
What is the process of connecting with interested residents and families?
All tour and contact requests from families/residents are directly relayed to your community's main point of contact within 48 hours.