Aging in Place
A practical checklist covering entrances, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, stairs, lighting, flooring, exterior areas, and general maintenance.
Quick Answer
Use this checklist to review a home room by room for safety, accessibility, and maintenance concerns that affect someone’s ability to age in place.
Walk through the home with the homeowner if possible. Note anything that is loose, dim, hard to reach, or in disrepair. You do not need to fix everything at once. The goal is to see the home clearly and prioritize.
Each section below lists common trouble spots. Not every item applies to every home.
If the checklist turns up more than a few items, or if several fall into safety-critical areas like stairs and bathrooms, a Home Independence Assessment can help you sort everything into Fix Now, Fix Soon, and Keep an Eye On.
Need help taking care of something you found? You can request a one-time visit No membership required.
This article offers general guidance for planning and education. It is not medical advice, and no home modification can guarantee that someone will avoid injury. Some work, including electrical, plumbing, structural, and accessibility modifications, may require a qualified professional.
Aging in Place
A simple explanation of aging in place, why so many older adults prefer it, and what families should consider when deciding whether a home can keep meeting someone’s needs.
Aging in Place
A room-by-room overview of practical improvements families can make so a home stays safe, accessible, and manageable as needs change.
Aging in Place
Why the best time to prepare a home is before a crisis, and how to recognize the early signs that planning should begin now.
If you are helping an aging parent, managing a home from a distance, or simply need help keeping up with household maintenance, we may be able to help.
