Safest Places to Live™ Badge
Congratulations — You Made the 2026 List

You Are a
Safest Place to Live™

Your organization has earned one of senior living's most rigorous safety designations. Everything you need to share this achievement — and what it means — is right here.

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2026
Program Year
8-Point
Standard of Resident Security
National
Designation Program
Senior Living
Communities Recognized
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Why This Matters

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. Your badge is not a marketing decoration — it is documented proof that your recognized communities have 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
The Qualification Standard

The 8-Point Standard of Resident Security

Each recognized community in your portfolio has demonstrated active compliance with every applicable point. This is what separates a Safest Place to Live™ from a community that simply meets minimum regulatory requirements.

1
Controlled & Accountable Access
A digital visitor management system is in place that requires all non-staff individuals to register before entering the community.
2
Visible Identification
All registered visitors and vendors are issued a printed badge so staff can immediately recognize authorized individuals.
3
Verified Identity & Secure Documentation
A photo is captured for every person entering the community and stored securely in the cloud.
4
Real-Time Situational Awareness
Staff have access to real-time visitor data and can instantly identify who is in the building at any moment.
5
Resident & Family Transparency
Families can be notified of visitor activity, giving them confidence and peace of mind about their loved one's environment.
6
Data Privacy & Information Protection
Visitor and caregiver data is securely stored and managed in compliance with applicable privacy standards.
7
Mass Emergency Communication & Accountability
Staff can instantly communicate with all people on-site – accounting for all individuals during an emergency.
VERIFIED TierPoint 8
Credentialed & Trusted Care Environment

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

Your Digital Badge

Display Your Designation with Pride

Place your badge across your corporate website, community pages, email signatures, and digital marketing materials. Every impression is a signal to families that your organization takes safety seriously.

Safest Places to Live™ Badge

Safest Places to Live™

For organizations whose communities meet the 8-Point Standard of Resident Security.

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VERIFIED Safest Places to Live™ Badge

VERIFIED Safest Places to Live™

For organizations whose communities actively credential outside care providers and vendors.

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Where to Place Your Badge on Your Website

Corporate homepage · Individual community pages · About Us · Safety/Security pages · Tour booking pages · Site footer

Corporate Promotion Package

Everything You Need to Share the News

Copy, customize, and deploy. Each asset below is ready to use — just fill in your organization name and portfolio details.

Press Release Template

Ready-to-customize announcement for media, your website, and PR distribution.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Company Name] Communities Recognized as Safest Places to Live™ for 2026 [CITY, STATE] – [Date] – [Company Name] is proud to announce that [Number] of its senior living communities have been recognized as Safest Places to Live™ for 2026. This prestigious national designation is...

Corporate Messaging Guide

Talking points, do's & don'ts, and answers to common family questions.

SAFEST PLACES TO LIVE™ — CORPORATE MESSAGING GUIDE APPROVED LANGUAGE "[Company Name] is proud to announce that [Number] of our communities have been recognized as Safest Places to Live™ for 2026." "This national designation is awarded only to senior living communities that demonstrate a proactive, c...

Social Media Kit

Four pre-written posts for LinkedIn and Facebook — for launch day and beyond.

SAFEST PLACES TO LIVE™ — CORPORATE SOCIAL MEDIA KIT Hashtags: #SafestPlacesToLive #SeniorLiving #ResidentSafety #SeniorCare ──────────────────────────────────────────────── POST 1: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT (Launch Day) Platform: LinkedIn / Facebook ──────────────────────────────────────────────── We are...

Email Signature Block Guide

Step-by-step instructions and example signatures for Outlook and Gmail.

HOW TO ADD THE SP2L BADGE TO YOUR EMAIL SIGNATURE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Download the official SP2L or VERIFIED SP2L badge image (PNG) from this portal. 2. Open your email client's signature settings (Outlook, Gmail, etc.). 3. Insert the badge image below your contact information. 4. Resize t...

Website Badge Placement Guide

Where to display your badge, recommended sizes, HTML code snippet, and usage rules.

WEBSITE BADGE PLACEMENT GUIDE WHERE TO DISPLAY YOUR BADGE: • Homepage header or hero section (highest impact) • "About Us" page — near your mission statement • Community safety or security page • Tour booking / inquiry pages • Footer of every page (persistent brand signal) HOW TO LINK YOUR BADGE: Al...
Interactive Tool

Build Your Email Signature

Fill in your details below to generate a professional HTML email signature with your SP2L badge — ready to paste directly into Outlook, Gmail, or Apple Mail.

Your Information

Jane Doe
Executive Director | Your Company Name
P: (555) 123-4567 | E: [email protected]
www.company.com
SP2L Badge
Proud to be recognized as a 2026 Safest Place to Live™

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Available to Each of Your Communities

Request Physical Packets for Local Promotion

Physical packets are available for each recognized community in your portfolio — everything your local teams need to market this designation on the ground. Submit a request below and we'll coordinate delivery.

Door Cling

Each community displays a two-sided window badge at their main entrance — the first thing prospective residents and families see when they arrive.

Program Slick

A beautifully designed one-page explanation of the Safest Places to Live™ program for local teams to share with prospective and current residents during tours and events.

Family Letter Template

A pre-written letter for each community's director to send to current residents' families, announcing the designation and what it means for their loved one.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions your marketing, communications, and operations teams are most likely to ask.

Still have questions?

Visit SafePlacesToLive.com or reach out to your Accushield representative for additional support.

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