Safest Places to Live™ 2026 Badge

The Announcement Coming
May 12th

We reveal the senior living communities that have earned the most rigorous security designation in the industry.

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May 12, 2026 — The Reveal

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Safety is the foundation of everything we do.

Families making senior living decisions are searching for more than amenities and price points. They are searching for peace of mind — the certainty that their loved one is in a place that takes security seriously, proactively, and provably.

The Safest Places to Live™ designation exists to answer that question before families even have to ask it. It is documented proof that a community has met the most rigorous resident security standard in senior living.

"Finding a community that prioritizes safety as a core value has given my family confidence we made the right choice."

— James L., Resident Son
8
Point Standard of Resident Security
2026
Annual Designation Cycle

The 8-Point Standard of Resident Security

Every community on the Safest Places to Live™ list is evaluated against all eight of these criteria — the most comprehensive resident security standard in senior living.

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Controlled & Accountable Access

All non-resident, non-staff individuals are required to digitally register upon entry at a centralized check-in location.

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Visible Identification & Community Awareness

Visitors and vendors wear visible identification so residents and staff can immediately recognize authorized individuals.

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Verified Identity & Secure Documentation

A photo is captured for every person entering the community and stored securely in the cloud.

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Real-Time Situational Awareness

Staff have access to real-time visitor data and can instantly identify who is in the building at any moment.

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Resident & Family Transparency

Families can be notified of visitor activity, giving them confidence and peace of mind about their loved one's environment.

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Data Privacy & Information Protection

Visitor and caregiver data is securely stored and managed in compliance with applicable privacy standards.

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Mass Emergency Communication & Accountability

Staff can instantly communicate with all people on-site — accounting for all individuals during an emergency.

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Credentialed & Trusted Care Environment

Verified Tier

Outside care provider and vendor credentials are actively verified before being granted access to residents.

Coming May 12, 2026

The 2026 Safest Places to Live™ Winners Will Be Announced

The full directory of recognized senior living communities will be published on May 12th. Be among the first to see which communities have earned this year's designation.

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