Why Modify Your Home?


Home modification and universal design are concepts in home design that are becoming common place in America. Americans with special needs are now accustomed to living full and active lives with minimal assistance from others. They desire a safe, convenient and independent lifestyle made possible by adapting one’s living environment around their special needs. And the benefits can be measured in many ways from saving money on institutional care to improved happiness and comfort.

Think about all the people who can benefit from a better living environment:
  • A disabled U.S. soldier who has returned home injured from active duty.
  • A child with a disability from birth.
  • A baby boomer who suffers from an old sports injury.
  • A person injured in an auto or other accident.
  • An elderly person who has lost some mobility or vision.
With advancement in home modification products and techniques all of these people and you can live a safe and independent lifestyle. Numerous groups in America are studying the need for home modification and the facts speak for themselves.
  • 30% to 50% of home accidents can be prevented with home modification and repairs (CDC).(1)
  • AARP found that 84% of seniors would prefer to live in their home as long as possible, but only 13% of homes will meet long-term needs. (2)
  • 43% of homeowners over the age of 65 live in a home 40 or more years old that is not suitable for the remainder of their lives. (2)
  • Fewer than 20% of at-risk persons have undertaken home modifications. (3)
  • In California, falls cause 20% of injury deaths and 69% of injury-related senior hospitalizations accounting for $1 billion in acute health care costs. (4)
  • There are an estimated 54 million Americans living with a disability. (4)
  • The average cost of nursing home care in America is about $150 per day but the range for cost of care is $99 - $448. (2)
StayHome Safe is committed to working with you to improve the odds for you to have a productive life in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. Our Home Safety Audit can pay for itself by avoiding the high costs of institution care. And, our home modifications will be implemented to meet your needs and budget. Contact us today to take the first step toward the home modifications you need for today and tomorrow.

Benefits of Home Modification:
  • Increased safety
  • Enhanced comfort
  • Peace of mind for safe living
  • Reduced chance of injury
  • Support a healthy lifestyle
  • Keep people living at home
  • Keep people living in their homes
  • Provide active social life
  • Maintain independent living

Coming Soon
Check back soon to see our Home Modification Quick Check. This tool will help you determine if you or a loved one could benefit from a Home Safety Audit.

Sources: (1) NIH/CDC, (2) AARP, (3) NRCSHHM, (4) Census 2000