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Senior Home Safety Assessment & Evaluation Services

According to the AARP nearly 90% of older adults want to age-in-place and maintain independence. But here’s the problem: 85% of older adults have done NOTHING to prepare their homes for aging.
Senior Home Safety Assessment Service
A senior home safety assessment is a structured, professional evaluation of a home designed to identify fall risks, safety hazards, and accessibility concerns that could affect an older adult’s ability to live safely and independently.
 
Also known as home safety evaluation for seniors, this proactive service helps families reduce preventable injuries and extend safe aging at home.

Since 2015, Age Safe® America has been a national membership, training, advocacy and services organization dedicated to home safety and fall prevention.

What Is a Senior Home Safety Assessment?

A home safety assessment for seniors is a comprehensive room-by-room evaluation performed by a trained professional to:
 
• Identify fall hazards
• Detect environmental risks
• Evaluate lighting and visibility
• Assess bathroom and stair safety
• Review entry/exit accessibility
• Recommend modifications for aging-in-place
 
Unlike a basic home inspection, an elderly home safety assessment focuses specifically on the unique physical, cognitive, and mobility changes that come with aging.
The goal is simple: prevent falls before they happen.

Why Senior Home Safety Assessments Matter

Fall Prevention is a Serious Issue as We Age

  • 1 in 3 adults over age 65 falls each year and 50% of those over 80
  • Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury for those over 65
  • Falls cause serious injury, such as hip fractures and head trauma
  • Falls account for 25% of ALL hospital admissions
  • Falls account for 40% of nursing home admissions
  • Of those who survive a fall 50% never regain their independence
 
A professional home safety evaluation for seniors dramatically reduces these risks by identifying hazards most families overlook.

Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Fall Risk

  • Begin a regular exercise program.
  • Review your medicines regularly.
  • Have your vision checked annually.
  • Make your home environment safer.
  • Wear sturdy, nonskid shoes at all times.

 

While these actions help, combining them with a professional senior home safety assessment provides the strongest protection.

Who Should Get a Home Safety Evaluation for Seniors?

A senior home safety assessment is recommended if:
 
1. A loved one has experienced a recent fall
2. There is reduced mobility or balance issues
3. Medications affect stability
4. Vision changes have occurred
5. The home has stairs, rugs, poor lighting, or clutter
6. A senior wishes to age in place safely
 
Even if no fall has occurred, preventative elderly home safety assessments are strongly recommended annually.
In fact, 100% of ER doctors agree that an annual Home Safety Assessment is important to keep seniors safe at home.

100% of ER doctors agree that an annual Home Safety Assessment is important to keep seniors safe at home.

What to Expect During a Senior Home Safety Assessment

Typically, an assessment takes approximately 60-90 minutes.
It’s always best if you or a family member can accompany the Advisor during the home safety assessment for seniors, as you can ask questions about specific safety items as they come up.
 
These visits function similarly to formal elderly home safety assessments, where the goal is to identify risks early and improve overall home safety.
During the visit, your trained advisor will:
 
1. Walk through the entire property
2. Evaluate interior and exterior hazards
3. Document risks with detailed notes
4. Provide customized safety recommendations
5. Suggest appropriate modifications
6. Refer trusted local professionals if needed

What’s Included in Our 240-Point Comprehensive Elderly Home Safety Assessment

The 240-point Comprehensive Home Safety Assessment is performed by a trained advisor and includes:
 
1. Exterior of the home
2. All entry areas
3. Every room including bathrooms, bedrooms, laundry room, garage, basement, kitchen and dining room
4. Lighting evaluation
5. Fire safety review
6. Electrical safety review
 
Afterwards, a complete summary is prepared with recommendations for fall prevention and home safety.
If necessary modifications are suggested, the advisor will confidently refer pre-screened and vetted providers in your area.
This structured approach makes our senior home safety assessment one of the most thorough evaluations available.

Common Hazards Identified in a Home Safety Evaluation for Seniors

During a typical assessment, we often find:
 
1. Loose throw rugs
2. Poor bathroom grab bar placement (or none installed)
3. Dim hallway lighting
4. Uneven exterior walkways
5. Slippery shower surfaces
6. Cluttered stairways
7. High shelving requiring step stools
8. Lack of handrails
 
Many of these hazards are inexpensive to fix but carry high injury risk if ignored.

Cost of a Senior Home Safety Assessment

The cost is between $199–$399 depending on the size of the home and your location.
Falls and subsequent injury are a health and financial burden on older persons and their families, as well as a financial burden on the healthcare system.
 
A Home Safety Assessment, along with some low-cost modifications, can serve to effectively reduce falls and fall injury in older adults.
When compared to the cost of:
 
1. Emergency room visits
2. Hospital stays
3. Rehabilitation
4. Assisted living
5. Long-term care
 
A professional home safety assessment for seniors is a small investment that protects independence.
Senior Home Safety Assessment Service

Simple, Affordable and Effective Fall Prevention

A comprehensive Senior Home Safety Assessment can pay for itself by avoiding the high cost of injury or assisted living.
 
Research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that home modifications and repairs may prevent up to 50% of home accidents among seniors, including falls that take place in older homes.
 
Proactive safety planning is the foundation of safe aging in place.
Research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that home modifications and repairs may prevent up to 50% of home accidents among seniors, including falls that take place in older homes.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Age Safe® America’s Home Safety Programs Designed for?

Age Safe® America’s home safety programs are designed for home care agencies and professionals to help them support older adults aging in place. Our training and assessment frameworks help home care agencies reduce fall risk, improve safety outcomes, and support seniors in remaining independent in their homes for as long as possible.

Does Age Safe® America Provide in-home Care Services?


No. Age Safe® America does not provide hands-on caregiving or medical care. We specialize in home safety education, training, and assessment frameworks that empower home care agencies and caregivers to identify risks, prevent falls, and create safer living environments for older adults.

How Does Home Safety Training Benefit a Home Care Agency?
Home safety training helps agencies:
 
1. Reduce preventable falls and in-home incidents
2. Build trust with families and referral partners
3. Improve consistency across caregivers
4. Support longer, more stable client engagements
5. Differentiate their services with a visible safety-first approach
What Certifications are Most Commonly used by Home Care Agencies?
Home care agencies typically use:
 
1. Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) for supervisors, care managers, and assessment leaders
2. Home Safety Fundamentals (HSF) for frontline caregivers and support staff
3. Dementia Safety Specialist® for teams serving clients with cognitive impairment
 
This role-based approach ensures safety is embedded at every level of care.
Is the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) Certification Appropriate for Non-clinical Staff?

Yes. SHSS is designed for both clinical and non-clinical professionals working with older adults, including care managers, agency leaders, supervisors, and home care coordinators. No clinical license is required.

Do Age Safe® America Programs Support Aging in Place Goals?

Absolutely. All Age Safe® America senior home safety programs are built around aging-in-place principles, helping older adults remain safely in their homes while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations or early transitions to higher levels of care.

Can Home Care Agencies Train Teams Across Multiple Locations?

Yes. Our programs are designed to scale easily, from small agencies to multi-location and franchise organizations. Group pricing and structured rollout support are available.

Does Age Safe® America Work with Agencies that Serve Clients with Dementia?

Yes. We offer specialized training through the Dementia Safety Specialist® program to help agencies better manage safety risks for seniors with cognitive impairment.

Can Home Care Agencies Publicly Showcase their Safety Credentials?

Yes. Agencies can choose to be listed in the Age Safe® Directory, allowing families and referral partners to verify credentials and trust your senior home safety commitment.

Does Age Safe® America Provide Recommendations for Home Modifications?

Age Safe® America provides education and assessment guidance, not construction services. We help professionals identify risks and recommend appropriate safety solutions for seniors, often in collaboration with trusted local providers.

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