Two senior living companies with Lehigh Valley locations were just recognized for their resident security standards.

Residences provided through Atria Senior Living and Heritage Senior Living are some of the Safest Places to Live in the Lehigh Valley for 2026, according to the company Accushield, a secure entry software firm based in Georgia.

“The recognition as Safest Places to Live reflects Heritage Senior Living’s commitment to resident safety and quality of life across all communities and the dedication of our team members who create secure, comfortable environments where residents feel at home,” said Gretchen Vakiener, vice president of sales and marketing for Heritage Senior Living.

Heritage Senior Living develops and manages senior housing communities in Pennsylvania and Virginia, offering award-winning independent living, assisted living/personal care, memory care, and home-care services to seniors. Visit www.heritagesl.com for more information.

Atria Senior Living develops and manages senior living communities across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. More than 180 of its locations have been recognized by Accushield. Visit www.atriaseniorliving.com for more information.

Heritage Senior Living communities include:

Traditions of Hanover, 5300 Northgate Drive, BethlehemThe Birches of Lehigh Valley, 5030 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton

Atria Senior Living in communities include:

Atria Bethlehem, 1754 West Macada Road, Bethlehem

Each senior living community offers affordable housing and focuses on improving seniors’ quality of life through proper nutrition, socialization, fitness, and personal care.

“This recognition is designated to communities that demonstrate an elite commitment to resident safety by meeting the rigorous 7-Point Standard of Resident Security,” according to the company’s website.

To qualify, each recognized community demonstrated compliance with seven criteria in the Safest Places to Live Standard of Resident Security:

Controlled & Accountable AccessVisible IdentificationVerified IdentityReal-Time Situational AwarenessResident & Family TransparencyData PrivacyMass Emergency Communication