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Sonida Senior Living

AI video fall detection with remote clinical review

Sonida expanded SafelyYou fall detection to 26 communities after residents falling dropped 46% in seven

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Problem

Falls in senior living communities hurt residents and cost operators more than $5,000 each, according to SafelyYou. Sonida wanted to reduce falls, and severe falls in particular.

Approach

Sonida used SafelyYou's AI video technology and sensors to detect falls, paired with remote clinical experts available around the clock. After results in seven communities, the service was expanded to 26 of Sonida's 71 communities.

Results

46%fewer residents falling across seven communities, comparing first and second 30 days of use for residents with at least 60 days of use, per SafelyYouVendor case study[1]

54%fewer severe falls in four months, per SafelyYou; the baseline was not givenVendor case study[1]

26 communitiesSonida communities served by SafelyYou after the expansionVendor case study[1]

Takeaway

The 46% compares each resident's first 30 days of use with their second 30 days, so it measures an early effect. The release gave no control group or sample size.

Sources

SafelyYou Expands into 26 Sonida Senior Living Communities after Reducing the Number of Residents Falling by a Remarkable 46%
Business Wire2 Apr 2024Vendor publication

Source summaries

[1]Business Wire2 Apr 2024

SafelyYou announced it would serve 26 Sonida communities. It reported a 46% drop in residents falling across seven communities and a 54% drop in severe falls in four months. Sonida's CEO said the technology had reduced falls and improved outcomes.

Full details are in the original sources.

Added 2 Nov 2026 · Updated 2 Nov 2026