How ONELIFE Senior Living Uses SafelyYou to Enhance Resident Safety and Peace of Mind
For families exploring assisted living or memory care, fall prevention is one of the biggest concerns. This guide explains how ONELIFE Senior Living integrates SafelyYou’s AI-assisted fall detection and video review to help reduce fall risk, speed response, and prevent repeat incidents—while respecting resident dignity and privacy.
Key Takeaways
- SafelyYou uses AI to detect fall events and capture short, event-based video—not continuous recording—to help teams see what happened and how to prevent it.
- Communities using SafelyYou have reported up to 40% fewer falls and up to 80% fewer fall-related ER visits; NIH-linked research shows significant reductions as well. Results vary by community and care plan.
- ONELIFE pairs this technology with our Luminate™ Memory Care approach to deliver person-centered interventions that support independence and safety.
- Families can tour participating ONELIFE communities to see the SafelyYou workflow from alert to care-plan updates.
Who is this post for?
- Adult children and spouses evaluating assisted living and memory care
- Healthcare partners seeking to understand ONELIFE’s fall-prevention program
- Current residents’ families who want clarity on privacy and consent
What is SafelyYou—and why did ONELIFE adopt it?
SafelyYou is an AI-enabled fall-detection and review platform designed specifically for senior living, especially memory care. Wall-mounted cameras in resident rooms use computer vision to identify falls, notify staff promptly, and save a short, secure video of the incident so the care team can understand root causes and tailor prevention. There’s no pendant for residents to wear and no continuous livestream.
ONELIFE adopted SafelyYou because it supports what matters most: faster help after a fall, fewer unnecessary ER trips, and actionable insights to prevent recurrences—aiming for safer days and better nights for residents and families. Multiple studies and multi-community deployments report substantial reductions in both total falls and fall-related ER transfers.
How SafelyYou Works at ONELIFE (Step-by-Step)
- Detect
AI monitors for on-the-ground events in resident rooms. When a fall is detected, the system flags the event automatically—no action required by the resident. - Alert
Staff receive a notification on work devices or through the nurse call system, enabling a quicker response and assessment. - Review
The team reviews a short, event-based video clip to understand how and why the fall occurred (e.g., trip hazard, nighttime toileting, transfer misstep). These insights help determine if an ER visit is truly necessary and guide targeted interventions. - Intervene
Insights inform immediate and longer-term changes—like adjusting furniture layout or lighting, adding grab bars, altering footwear, or modifying care plans and routines. Over time, this loop can reduce repeated falls and severity.
Why the video matters: In memory care, many falls are unwitnessed. Objective, event-based video helps the team separate minor incidents from those that warrant ER evaluation—supporting safer, more person-centered decisions.
What Results Can Families Expect?
Industry-reported outcomes from large deployments of SafelyYou include up to 40% fewer falls and up to 80% fewer fall-related ER visits, along with reduced time on the ground after a fall. NIH-linked research also shows significant reductions in falls and ER use in real communities. Your loved one’s individual results will depend on clinical profile, room setup, adherence to interventions, and care-plan changes.
What this looks like in practice:
- Fewer traumatic transfers to the hospital when a minor incident can be safely managed on-site
- Faster identification of environmental hazards (e.g., rugs, furniture spacing)
- Data-informed care-plan updates for toileting, sleep routines, mobility aids, and more
Disclaimer: Outcome statistics are based on external studies and multi-community implementations, not guaranteed for any single resident or community. Results vary.
How We Protect Privacy, Dignity, and Choice
SafelyYou is event-based, not a continuous surveillance system. Here’s how privacy is safeguarded:
- Event-based video only: The system saves video only when a fall is detected. Non-event footage is not retained.
- No audio, no live streaming: SafelyYou does not record audio or run continuous livestreams.
- Secure access: Only authorized team members can review fall clips for care purposes; files are managed under strict privacy and security protocols.
- Consent first: Residents and responsible parties can opt in or decline. If declined, ONELIFE implements alternative fall-prevention measures.
This framework aligns with ONELIFE’s values: respect, transparency, and person-centered care.
Where SafelyYou is Available
SafelyYou is active in select ONELIFE communities, The Rawlin at Riverbend and Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care, with expansion planned. To confirm availability near you and see a live demo during your visit, contact your preferred community or explore our Memory Care pages.
- Start here: ONELIFE Senior Living – Communities & Living Options
- Learn more about our Memory Care approach and Luminate™ programming.
Read: ONELIFE Senior Living Goes All in on SafelyYou Even Before Pilot Concludes
A Day-in-the-Life Example (Composite Case)
Mrs. A, a resident living with Alzheimer’s, experienced frequent nighttime falls near the bathroom. After a detected event, the team reviewed the clip and saw she reached for an unstable chair during transfers. The intervention: remove the chair, adjust bedside lighting, and add a grab bar with a scheduled toileting cue. Over the next 90 days, Mrs. A had no further nighttime falls. While every case is unique, this illustrates how event-based insights translate into tangible safety improvements.
How to See SafelyYou in Action (5 Simple Steps)
- Choose a participating community and schedule a tour.
- Ask for a demo of the Detect → Alert → Review → Intervene workflow.
- Discuss consent and privacy options that fit your loved one’s preferences.
- Review room layout with staff to remove hazards discovered in similar cases.
- Reassess after 30 days and adjust the care plan based on outcomes.
Ready to visit? Contact your nearest ONELIFE community to set up a tour and SafelyYou demo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SafelyYou record 24/7?
No. SafelyYou saves short, event-based clips when a fall is detected. There is no continuous recording or audio.
Who can see the videos?
Only authorized team members for care-related purposes. Videos are securely managed and retained according to policy.
Will this replace caregiver supervision?
No. SafelyYou augments our team. It helps us respond quickly and make better decisions, but human caregivers remain central to safety and well-being.
Does it actually reduce ER visits?
Multi-community data and NIH-linked research show significant reductions in falls and ER usage; results will vary.
Is SafelyYou only for memory care?
It’s widely used in memory care because many falls are unwitnessed, but availability varies by ONELIFE community. Check with your local team.
Why This Matters for Families
Fall anxiety can be overwhelming. With SafelyYou and ONELIFE’s person-centered approach, families gain clarity (what happened and why), confidence (the right response, not just the fastest), and continuity (interventions that protect independence). It’s one more way we deliver safety with dignity.
See SafelyYou in action at an ONELIFE community near you.
Schedule a tour to preview the workflow and discuss how it can support your loved one.
Sources & Further Reading
- SafelyYou Corporate Clinical Outcomes (fall & ER reductions).
- SafelyYou FAQ (event-based recording, alerts, retention/security).
- NIH/NIA-linked research on SafelyYou (reductions in falls and ER visits).
- Research on reduced time on the ground after falls (SafelyYou Guardian).
Explore ONELIFE Communities Near You
ONELIFE Senior Living is proud to serve families in multiple regions, offering exceptional care and support tailored to each resident’s needs. In Springfield, Oregon, The Esther at Riverbend Assisted Living provides personalized assisted living services, while The Rawlin at Riverbend Memory Care specializes in compassionate Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Families in Salem can find trusted support at Battle Creek Memory Care, and those in Beaverton benefit from the warm, secure environment at Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care.
For families in Nevada, Vineyard Henderson Memory Care offers expert dementia care in the heart of Henderson, while in California, The Reserve at Fountaingrove Memory Care provides high-quality memory support in Santa Rosa, and The Woodlake Senior Living serves Sacramento with a full spectrum of senior living options. In Cottage Grove, Oregon, Middlefield Oaks Senior Living combines independence and care, while in the Midwest, The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care stands as a dedicated resource for families in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Finally, in Phoenix, Arizona, Shadow Mountain Memory Care delivers compassionate, all-inclusive memory care in a safe and engaging setting.
No matter which location you choose, every ONELIFE community is united by the same mission: providing exceptional care, meaningful activities, and a true sense of family for residents and loved ones.
