Home Safety
A checklist covering the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, garage, stairs, hallways, exterior, and entryways.
Quick Answer
Use this room-by-room checklist to review a home for senior safety, covering kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, stairs, hallways, garages, and entrances.
Walking through the home room by room is the easiest way to find hazards you would miss otherwise. Use the checklists below and note anything that needs attention.
If several rooms turn up concerns, or if stairs and bathrooms need changes that require judgment, a home safety walk-through can help you prioritize and coordinate any work that needs a professional.
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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.
Home Safety
Falls, poor lighting, loose rugs, stairs, bathroom hazards, clutter, thresholds, electrical issues, and exterior hazards explained plainly.
Home Safety
Practical, low-cost and moderate-cost improvements that meaningfully reduce the chance of a fall at home.
Home Safety
Low-cost, high-impact changes that meaningfully reduce fall and safety risks without a major renovation.
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.
