2 Northampton County Senior Living Communities Earn Safest Places to Live Designation

Heritage Senior Living is proud to announce that two of its Northampton County senior living communities have been recognized as Safest Places to Live™ for 2026. This prestigious national designation is awarded to communities that demonstrate an elite commitment to resident safety by meeting the rigorous 7-Point Standard of Resident Security.

Heritage Senior Living communities in Northampton County include:

• Traditions of Hanover, 5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem
• The Birches of Lehigh Valley, 5030 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton

“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.

In addition to the two Northampton County communities, all Heritage Senior Living communities received the Safest Places to Live designation.

To qualify, each recognized community demonstrated compliance with seven criteria in the Safest Places to Live Standard of Resident Security: Controlled & Accountable Access, Visible Identification, Verified Identity, Real-Time Situational Awareness, Resident & Family Transparency, Data Privacy, and Mass Emergency Communication.

Learn more about the Safest Places to Live™ program at https://safeplacestolive.com/about/.