
In senior living, every day matters. But when it comes to financial sustainability and resident outcomes, every night might matter even more.
EyeWatch LIVE® was designed to prevent incidents before they happen — especially overnight, when residents are at their most vulnerable and staff levels are often lean. And the financial impact of that prevention is staggering.
Here’s the math: Increasing a resident’s stay by just 15 days pays for a full year of EyeWatch LIVE®.
Let’s break that down.
According to industry data, an emergency room visit for a senior resident can cost between $1,500–$2,000. When that visit is tied to a fall, the cost rises dramatically — factoring in hospitalization, rehabilitation, and potential long-term care changes, a single fall can cost between $15,000 and $30,000.
The Cost of a Fall or ER Visit
A single fall can trigger a cascade of costs — both human and financial. From emergency room visits and hospital stays to rehab, follow-up care, and sometimes even permanent relocation, the toll is significant. For the community, that can mean:
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Premature move-outs
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Lost monthly revenue
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Marketing and turnover costs to fill the unit
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Staff disruption and morale issues
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Potential liability exposure
All of these are amplified in memory care communities, where residents are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors overnight — wandering, climbing, or attempting to get out of bed unassisted.
How EyeWatch LIVE® Changes the Equation
EyeWatch LIVE® uses AI-powered motion detection and real-time human intervention to identify concerning behaviors and alert onsite staff before a fall or incident occurs. By doing so, we help communities:
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Reduce emergency room transfers
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Prevent falls and injuries
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Retain residents longer by avoiding triggering health events
And that’s where the real savings come in.
Just 15 Extra Days = Paid in Full
If EyeWatch LIVE® prevents even one avoidable fall or ER trip — and a resident stays just 15 days longer than they would have otherwise — the system has paid for itself for the year.
And we’re not just talking about 15 days. Many EyeWatch LIVE® partners report average increases in length of stay of up to three months. That translates into:
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More stable and predictable revenue
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Fewer unit turnovers
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Lower marketing spend
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Higher occupancy
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Better outcomes for residents
More Nights = More Margin
What seems like a small increase in time can have a massive impact on your margins.
Because behind every extra night is a resident who didn’t fall, didn’t transfer, and didn’t leave the community too soon. That’s better for your business — and better for the people you care for.
EyeWatch LIVE® is helping communities across the country convert safer nights into longer stays and stronger financial outcomes.
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