What exactly can Rest Assured Home Transitions do for you or your loved one?

Initial Home Safety Assessment

1. Introduction & Initial Discovery

Before walking through the rooms, the specialist sits down with the homeowner, resident, or family members to discuss specific needs and goals.

Understanding Mobility Needs: Discussion of current mobility levels, use of mobility aids (walkers, canes, wheelchairs), history of balance issues or past falls, and plans for long-term accessibility.

Identifying Pain Points: Reviewing daily routines to pinpoint where the resident feels unsteadiest (e.g., getting in and out of the shower, rising from a low toilet, navigating porch steps, or reaching high cabinets).

2. Room-by-Room Physical Assessment

The specialist walks through the primary areas of the home, checking for physical obstacles, structural readiness, and environmental hazards.

Entryways & Exterior Access

Approach & Steps: Evaluating front/back porch steps, handrail stability, threshold heights, and outdoor lighting.

Doorways: Measuring door clearance (minimum 32 inches required for standard wheelchair/walker accessibility) and checking door handle styles (lever handles vs. round knobs).

Bathrooms (High-Risk Area)

Showers & Tubs: Assessing entry/exit heights for tubs, shower door configurations, and sub-surface wall strength (locating studs) for solid grab bar anchorage.

Toilets: Checking seat height, transfer clearance, and proximity to solid walls for wall- or floor-mounted safety rails.

Surfaces & Lighting: Inspecting tile slip-resistance and overall lighting levels near wet zones.

Hallways & Main Living Areas

Flooring & Pathways: Identifying trip hazards such as loose area rugs, transition strips between rooms, frayed carpet, or clutter.

Furniture Placement: Ensuring wide, clear pathways for easy navigation with mobility aids.

Lighting: Evaluating light switch placement, nightlight visibility, and shadow spots along primary walking paths.

Stairs & Transitions

Railing Integrity: Verifying that handrails span the full length of the staircase on at least one side (ideally both) and hold weight securely.

Step Visibility & Depth: Checking tread depth, step height consistency, and edge contrast visibility.

3. Review & Recommendations

At the end of the walkthrough, the specialist summarizes findings and proposes a clear action plan.

Prioritized Safety Upgrades: Distinguishing between immediate critical modifications (e.g., grab bars in wet areas, ramp installations, removing throw rugs) and secondary enhancements (e.g., lever door handles, improved lighting fixtures).

Scope & Customization: Discussing material finishes, placement locations, and custom mounting preferences that fit both the functional needs and the home's aesthetics.

Next Steps: Outlining cost estimates, project timelines, and installation requirements.