Two LCS Communities Earn 2026 ZIBRIO Black Diamond Awards

Two LCS communities, Brandon Wilde in Evans, Georgia, and The Arlington of Naples in Naples, Florida, have been named recipients of the 2026 ZIBRIO Black Diamond Awards for Balance Excellence. The awards recognize just six senior living communities nationwide each year for exceptional resident engagement, measurable improvements in balance and proactive approaches to fall risk reduction.

In addition to receiving a Black Diamond Award, Brandon Wilde earned the distinction of being named ZIBRIO's Independent Living Community of the Year, recognizing its outstanding results and commitment to helping residents improve their balance and reduce their risk of falls. Through creative resident engagement and a sustained focus on balance improvement, Brandon Wilde established a new record for the lowest fall risk among participating independent living communities.

The Arlington of Naples was also recognized among ZIBRIO's top-performing communities for its commitment to proactive fall risk reduction, meaningful resident engagement and balance excellence.

Both communities were part of the first LCS cohort to implement the LCS/ZIBRIO Better Balance Program and Better Balance Club. Their recognition reflects the impact of combining innovative technology with consistent resident engagement and dedicated community teams focused on helping residents maintain their strength, stability and independence.

"These communities have demonstrated what is possible when balance becomes a priority across an entire community," said Dr. Katharine Forth, CEO and Co-Founder of ZIBRIO. "They haven't simply adopted new technology. They've embraced the program, engaged their residents, and delivered measurable improvements in balance and fall risk. The value of that to people's lives cannot be overstated. They are creating real change and real impact, and we are delighted to recognize their achievements."

Award recipients are evaluated across four key areas: resident balance improvement, reduction in the proportion of residents at high risk for falls, measurement coverage, and program engagement.

Learn More About ZIBRIO
ZIBRIO's approach to balance excellence moves beyond traditional fall prevention strategies, which often focus on identifying risk after a fall or noticeable balance difficulties have occurred. Its Stability Scale uses a simple, 60-second standing test to measure balance and predict fall risk over the following 12 months. This allows senior living communities to identify potential vulnerabilities earlier and objectively track improvements over time.

Technology is just one part of the approach. Through consistent testing and retesting, resident education, clinical collaboration and engaging wellness programs, participating communities turn valuable insights into meaningful action, empowering residents to take an active role in improving their balance.