Our History

Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ has experienced remarkable expansion since its establishment in 2019! Purple Flag accreditation recognizes providers who go above and beyond in their commitment to delivering high-quality care centered around the individual needs of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By establishing the gold standard for excellence in memory care, Purple Flag and its accredited communities make a significant difference in the lives of those in their care. Look for the Purple Flag for a community you can trust!

Timeline of Events

The Beginning

Purple Flag for Dementia Care is Established.

2019

Our First Community

McLean Becomes the First Community to Achieve Accreditation.

February 2020

The American flag and the Purple Flag for Dementia Care flag.

First to Earn Multiple Accreditation

Masonicare Becomes the First Organization to Achieve Multiple Accreditations.

November 2021

First Broadcasted News Coverage

Our First Regional Media Coverage Highlights the Purple Flag Accreditation Achievement by The Greens At Greenwich.

January 2022

First System-wide Adoption

Senior Living Residences (SLR) Pledges to Adopt Purple Flag System-wide.

April 2023

Expanding to Massachusetts

Compass on the Bay, Boston, MA Achieves First Accreditation in Massachusetts.

April 2023

Thank You!

Purple Flag Hosts its First “Thank You” Dinner for Accredited Communities.

April 2023

McNights Senior Living Purple Flag accreditation.

First National Coverage

First National Media Coverage by McKnight's Senior Living News.

May 2023

Second Systemwide Accreditation

EPOCH Senior Living Commits to System-wide Accreditation.

June 2023

Standish Village gets Purple Flag certificate.

First Regional Coverage

Our First Regional Coverage in the Boston Globe Highlights Standish Village and Compass on the Bay.

October 2023

Expanding into New Hampshire

Accreditation Expands to SLR's Cornerstone at Hampton, Hampton, NH.

December 2023

Senior Living Residences Adopts Purple Flag

Senior Living Residences (SLR) Achieves Purple Flag Accreditation System-wide.

December 2023

SLR achieves accreditation at all locations

Over 30 Communities Strong

Purple Flag Officially Accredits 31 Communities, Setting a Record for Accredited Communities.

December 2023

McLean gets reaccreditation with Purple Flag for Dementia

McLean First to Earn Reaccreditation

McLean Assisted Living Becomes the First Senior Living Setting to Gain Reaccreditation.

January 2024

Purple Flag Communities Grow

Purple Flag Continues to Accredit Communities Throughout the U.S.

March 2024

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Our History

Timeline of Events

The Beginning

Our First Community

First to Earn Multiple Accreditation

First Broadcasted News Coverage

First System-wide Adoption

Expanding to Massachusetts

Thank You!

First National Coverage

Second Systemwide Accreditation

First Regional Coverage

Expanding into New Hampshire

Senior Living Residences Adopts Purple Flag

Over 30 Communities Strong

McLean First to Earn Reaccreditation

Purple Flag Communities Grow

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