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Proactive Safety

Fewer Falls. Faster Response. Greater Peace of Mind.

At StoryPoint Group communities, we’re always looking for new ways to enhance safety and peace of mind. That’s why select Memory Care communities now feature SafelyYou, an AI-enabled fall detection technology that helps our teams respond faster and keep residents safer — giving families added reassurance and confidence in their loved one's care.

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Assistance That's Both Compassionate and Smart

Every resident deserves support that’s personal and proactive. SafelyYou features advanced in-room cameras, wearable alert devices and smart sensors, which allow our caregivers to see exactly what happened when a fall occurs. This helps them make confident, informed decisions in real time. It’s one more way we honor our promise to provide exceptional, loving support for residents living with memory loss.

Peace of Mind with Proactive Safety

SafelyYou’s AI-enabled monitoring system alerts care teams instantly when a fall occurs and provides detailed insights to prevent future incidents. Families can rest easier knowing their loved one is in good hands.

Commitment to Innovation in Care

StoryPoint Group is proud to be one of the first senior living providers in the country to invest in cutting-edge safety tools like SafelyYou.

Smarter Safety for Your Loved Ones

With SafelyYou, care teams aren’t left wondering — they’re empowered to act. AI-enabled cameras detect when a resident has experienced a fall, and employees can quickly determine if medical attention is needed.

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Proactive Protection

How SafelyYou Helps Keep Residents Safer

SafelyYou combines advanced technology with compassionate care to help prevent and respond to falls more effectively. With real-time detection and 24/7 human monitoring, our team can act quickly when every second matters — keeping residents safer and giving families added peace of mind.

Up to 80% fewer fall-related ER visits
Faster response times with instant alerts
Reduced risk of injury with early intervention
Greater peace of mind for residents and families

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Behind the Technology

Smarter Safety Solutions

SafelyYou combines intelligent hardware with human insight to deliver a complete fall detection and response solution. From advanced in-room cameras to wearable alert devices and smart sensors, every product is designed to blend seamlessly into daily life — offering protection that’s powerful, discreet, and trusted by senior living communities nationwide.

REAL-TIME RESPONSE

How SafelyYou Works

SafelyYou uses advanced AI and real-time video technology to detect falls the moment they happen. With 24/7 monitoring and instant alerts, our care teams can respond quickly — helping reduce injury risk and giving families greater peace of mind.

Residents go about their daily life. SafelyYou is quietly monitoring, always ready to detect a fall.

If a fall occurs SafelyYou detects it instantly and triggers an alert so employees can respond right away.

Resident is assisted and back in a safe position. Recovery begins with confidence that help arrived quickly.

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KNOWING THE RISKS

Why Fall Detection Matters

Falls are among the leading causes of injury for older adults — and for those living with memory loss, the risks are even greater. Many falls happen when no one is there to help, often leading to unnecessary hospital visits, loss of confidence, and reduced independence. SafelyYou technology and 24/7 support help communities respond faster, reduce injuries, and provide families with peace of mind.

70%

of falls are unwitnessed

95%

of Alzheimer’s-related hospitalizations are caused by falls

26%

of falls occur in the bedroom

19%

of older adults avoid activities due to fear of falling

Sources: CDC, Alzheimer’s Association, and SafelyYou peer-reviewed research.

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Why Residents And Their Families Love Independence Village of Ames

My Mom is having a great time at their assisted living, Independence Village, in Ames, Iowa. What a fun place. They have many fun activities, for both men and women, unfortunately my Dad does not choose to participate, but Mom is having a blast!

- Sondra Hickman

7/22/25 - Every time that I walk into this community, I am blown away by the staff and the environment that is provided for the residents. One of my favorite things is the activities that are available for the residents. Shout out to the life enrichment team!! They do a wonderful job at posting amazing pictures on the Facebook page and it makes me so happy to see residents having fun. The new ED, Sydney, is adding so much value to the community. Her years of experience and knowledge is shining on everyone! Betsy, the Wellness Director, is an asset. She is a long-time nurse, published author, AND a wonderful person to work with. If you are struggling with the idea of moving you or your loved one into a senior community, I recommend giving Independence Village of Ames a shot!12/05/2023 - It has now been four months that I have been away from Independence Village. This was my work home for almost three years. Some of the best years of my life. When I returned this past week to visit staff and residents, I was blown away. There was not one resident that I spoke to that wasn’t pleased with living there and they were RAVING about the activities and environment. Community living can bring a lot of challenges, both for staffing and occupancy. During my visit, it was encouraging to see that the community was fully staffed with caregivers and management. When I visited the memory care community, I was entering just as lunch was finishing up. The staff members working had created an amazing environment. All while cleaning the tables and finishing up lunch, they had Christmas music playing and there were residents dancing and singing along! Josie, a caregiver at IV, had created such a fun environment for the folks living there. They got the maracas out and were dancing and singing along to multiple Christmas tunes. It doesn’t surprise me that this is what I experienced during my visit to Independence Village but it’s always refreshing to see how lively an environment can be with the right people leading. Independence Village is always a community that I will recommend to individuals and family members of loved ones who are looking for a caring and fun community.

- Steph Wilson

We can’t say even good things about Independence Village and it’s staff. From the care coordinator to the head nurse they feel like family. This is a tough transition and to have people in place you can talk to directly is vital. This was a new experience for us and it was so important to have people that we could ask advice from. We are still raising kids at home, so to have my MIL feel so at home was a total blessing. The transistor is hard for all of the family , but Independence Village staff can help you through it all. My MIL is thriving after losing her husband and making this huge life transition. All thanks to IV!!!

- Wendi Swartz

IV of Ames is always so welcoming and there to provide the best support and collaboration with our patients. I appreciate their partnership every day.

- Kiley Logan

Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was very large. I could live there??. The staff was very kind and caring! Very well trained to care for my mom who had not so nice behaviors.

- Hope A

What we like the most about Independence Village are the activities that are available, Friday afternoon happy hours, most employees are very kind, and some are really fun. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.

- Anonymous Author

This is a beautiful facility. Great staff and clinically sound! Very impressed by their caring approach as well as their aesthetics, and clinical oversight. I would highly recommend!

- David Tornabane

Dad has been very welcomed at Independence Village of Ames. He has so many people to talk to and always has something to do. He is enjoying that socialization . We also appreciate that he has his own new home where he could bring his own things. Having an apartment that is all his is a great transformation from his house. Thank you to all the staff that have been so friendly and welcoming.

- Denise V

Independence Village is a compassionate and caring home to all of its residents. The common areas are full of natural light and have a modern and clean feel. The staff are friendly, kind, and helpful. When you walk in, people seem genuinely happy to be there! I highly recommend Independence Village!

- Hannah Warburton

Food is good. Enjoying other residents. Everyone is friendly.

- Anonymous Author

Very friendly staff from top to bottom. Enjoyed meeting everyone and community is great!

- William Kingston

It's a very good place to be and I'm supremely happy. We enjoy the prayer group and movies and singing.

- Anonymous Author

Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.

- Anonymous Author

Everyone goes above and beyond and does what needs to be done. Everything like food is furnished and I don't have to do anything if I don't want to.

- Anonymous Author

Good, my therapists are excellent. I'm not a fan of the pendants. Sometimes care staff makes me feel rushed when helping me. Food is excellent!

- Anonymous Author

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