Keep Your Loved Ones Safe at Home
A hospital stay for a fall injury averages $18,658 (NCOA). The right home modifications - starting at $500 - can prevent it entirely.
How HomeAnchor Works
Three steps to protect your parent's independence - before the fall happens.
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Search by city to find CAPS-certified contractors and senior service providers in your parent's area.
Compare & Choose
Compare costs, credentials, and services. Compare costs and credentials so you can ask contractors the right questions.
Protect Their Independence
Complete the modifications and get peace of mind. A safe home means years more of independent living.
Senior Living Services
From grab bars to full dementia-friendly remodels - find the right solution for your family.
The Cost of Waiting
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall (NCOA). The average hospital stay for a fall injury costs $18,658 (NCOA). Nursing home care averages $9,000/month.
A complete home modification package - grab bars, ramp, non-slip floors - typically costs $5,000-15,000. That's less than 2 months of nursing home care.
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We serve 500 cities across the United States. Find local contractors and resources near you.
New York, NY
1,365,795 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Los Angeles, CA
533,344 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Chicago, IL
368,637 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Houston, TX
277,124 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Phoenix, AZ
192,844 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Philadelphia, PA
227,129 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
San Antonio, TX
190,908 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
San Diego, CA
196,289 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Dallas, TX
148,514 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
San Jose, CA
139,756 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Austin, TX
97,391 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Fort Worth, TX
98,450 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Jacksonville, FL
140,896 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Columbus, OH
99,559 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Charlotte, NC
95,350 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
San Francisco, CA
143,605 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Indianapolis, IN
113,440 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Seattle, WA
94,796 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Denver, CO
87,660 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Washington, DC
85,501 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Senior population: 65+ estimates from the US Census ACS 5-year data, 2019-2023.
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Free Resources for Family Caregivers
Everything you need to protect your parent's independence - completely free.
Fall Risk Home Audit Checklist
Room-by-room checklist to identify fall hazards in your parent's home.
Get Free Guide →Senior Home Modification Subsidy Finder
State-by-state guide to grants, Medicaid waivers, and financial assistance for home modifications.
Get Free Guide →Independence Budgeter
Calculate modification costs vs. nursing home costs to make the financial case for aging in place.
Get Free Guide →Dementia Home Safety Checklist
Essential safety modifications checklist for homes with dementia patients.
Get Free Guide →Caregiver Vetting Script
Interview questions and background check guide for hiring in-home caregivers.
Get Free Guide →Protect Their Independence
An $18,658 fall-injury hospital stay (NCOA) vs. a simple monthly plan. The math is obvious.
DIY Guide
- Fall prevention checklists
- Contractor vetting templates
- Modification cost guides
- Monthly safety updates
Guardian Plan
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- Monthly safety check-ins
- Financial assistance finder
- All DIY Guide features
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Nursing home care often costs $9,000+/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aging-in-place refers to the ability to live in your own home safely, independently, and comfortably as you age. It typically involves home modifications like grab bars, ramps, and accessibility features that reduce fall risk and extend independent living by months or years.
Simple modifications like grab bars cost $100-300 installed. A comprehensive home modification package typically costs $2,000-15,000. This compares to nursing home care at $9,000+/month - making modifications one of the best financial decisions in senior care.
A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) is a contractor certified by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) with specific training in aging-in-place modifications, ADA requirements, and senior home safety standards.
Original Medicare does not cover most home modifications. However, some Medicare Advantage plans include home safety benefits. Medicaid waiver programs in many states cover modifications for qualifying seniors. VA benefits cover modifications for eligible veterans. Our Senior Subsidy Finder guide helps identify available programs in your state.
Common signs include: recent near-falls or falls, difficulty getting in/out of the bathtub, holding walls for balance, avoiding stairs, limiting activity due to fear of falling, or a home built before 1985 without safety features. Our free Fall Risk Home Audit checklist provides a systematic room-by-room evaluation.
Don't wait for the fall.
Every day you wait is another day your parent is at risk. A 15-minute home audit can identify the hazards. A 1-day contractor visit can fix them.
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