Home Modification Support

Adapting your home can make daily life safer and easier. Whether through small changes or larger adjustments, our assessments help create a living space that supports independence and reduces risks for both clients and caregivers.

Adapting Your Home for Safety and Comfort

Sometimes small changes make the biggest difference. Home modification support identifies adjustments that improve safety, reduce fall risks, and make everyday routines easier for both clients and caregivers. Recommendations can range from minor updates like improved lighting or railings to larger modifications such as bathroom or entryway adjustments.

Our recommendations may include:

  • Modifications to entryways, bathrooms, and other key areas of the home.

  • Guidance on balancing independence with caregiver safety.

  • Practical solutions to reduce fall risks without requiring major renovations.

  • Information on funding programs that may support modifications.

Why It Matters

The home environment plays a key role in safety and independence. By making thoughtful adjustments, we can support daily participation in meaningful activities like cooking, bathing, or entering and exiting the home. The right modifications not only enhance safety but also give both clients and caregivers peace of mind.

Service Area:

Proudly serving Ottawa—covering Barrhaven, Vanier, Nepean, and Kanata—along with Eastern Ontario communities such as Berwick, Chesterville, Morrisburg, and Cornwall.

What to Expect

  1. Initial Phone Call
    We discuss your home environment, goals, and areas of concern so we can tailor the assessment.

  2. In-Home Assessment
    An occupational therapist visits your home to review spaces such as bathrooms, stairs, and entrances.

  3. Written Recommendations
    You will receive a clear summary with practical suggestions and next steps.

  4. Follow-Up
    We answer questions and ensure you feel confident implementing the modifications

Common Questions

  • Not always. Many home modifications are low-cost adjustments that significantly improve safety and independence.

  • Yes, caregiver input is valuable. It ensures that modifications support safe assistance as well as client independence.

  • We can provide recommendations that often work in rental settings, such as removable equipment or temporary solutions.

Looking for home modification to improve safety?

Call 514-898-4264, email info@elevatemobility.ca, or send us a message.

You can also visit our Resources page to review our Safe Transfers handout.

Support is available when you need it most.