Senior home modifications in pennsylvania
Custom Home Mobility Solutions
Your home should be where you feel most safe and comfortable, at any age. Independent Home Solutions can transform your home with senior home modifications in Pennsylvania.
The Services We Provide
Why Choose Independent Home Solutions
Comfortable, Convenient Senior Home Modifications
- No-cost & No-obligation Home Visits With Estimates
- One of the oldest accessibility companies in the country
- General Contractors And Physical Therapists On Staff
- Completely In-house Construction And Installation
Benefits
Custom Solutions
Mobility looks different for everybody. When you come to us for aging in place remodeling in Lancaster, you can trust that you’re getting custom solutions.
Physical Therapy Expertise
We work to ensure that every installation plan is sound and equipped to help you achieve your individual goals. Every home modification project is assessed by our in-house physical therapist.
Empowering Seniors
Mobility is an important piece of maintaining independence as you age. Our home mobility solutions empower seniors and improve independent living.
Warranty Protection
Bruno offers a lifetime warranty on every stair-lift component, including repair and servicing, at no cost to you.
Make Entering Your Home Easy
Is entering your home becoming a struggle? Independent Home Solutions offers modular-based ramp systems to precisely fit your unique home and entryway specifications. Our senior home modifications in Pennsylvania cater to all seniors, considering their individual needs and abilities, ensuring they can live independently.
Are there steps? Slopes? Any specific dimensions or limitations? Do you need materials to match your home’s aesthetic? No matter the requirements of your home or mobility limitations, our team can engineer a home entry ramp solution to enhance accessibility and freedom in your daily life!
Accessibility At Every Level
Whether it’s getting up and down the staircase or getting in and out of your shower or bathtub, Independent Home Solutions has the equipment and the expertise for impactful senior home modifications in Pennsylvania. Our brand-name stairlifts and walk-in shower installs are fit custom to your home and your needs, so you can safely access every room in the house.
Installation times for our equipment range from 1-2 days, so you can get back to your daily routine quickly. Our installation also covers any modifications to your existing bathroom or staircase, such as replacing the railing or widening the shower doorway. Our general contractors partner with licensed physical therapists to make sure our plans are sound.
Helping You Achieve Home Independence
We have the solutions you need for senior home modifications in Pennsylvania. Contact us today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a “mobility issue?”
According to a Cornell University study, ambulatory or mobility disability involves “serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.” 36% of U.S. adults 65 and older have mobility issues.
These mobility issues affect more than being able to access a second floor, basement, or even enter or exit the home. There may be slight level changes within the home caused by design, or by the house settling. These small changes can create trip hazards.
Independent Home Solutions can address elevation and access issues with ramp installations, stairlift improvements, and bathroom support enhancements. Get a free estimate on making a senior’s household setting the perfect age-in-place home.
Why would I want a walk-in shower when I already have a shower stall?
It’s unfortunate, but the typical shower stall has raised edges at the entry point, and has a door that requires extra balance to open/close. For seniors (or anyone) with mobility or balance issues, these can be navigation hazards that can cause serious injury and—in some tragic instances—even death.
The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the home for a senior. Wet, slippery surfaces and navigation obstacles make bathing an issue. A walk-in shower removes the problem of raised edges at the entry, and the necessity of opening/closing a door.
The walk-in shower operates essentially as a “shower room.” The shower area is semi-open or fully open, with support bars and full tiling. They make a shower more spacious while still fitting in a small space. The ultra-low threshold provides safer entry and exit from the shower. And they just plain look good!
Why is professional construction of a wheelchair ramp important?
A professionally constructed wheelchair ramp is vitally important for seniors. First and foremost, it ensures safety. Older adults may have mobility challenges or rely on wheelchairs or mobility aids to move around. A well-designed and expertly built ramp minimizes the risk of accidents and injuries that could occur when navigating stairs or uneven terrain.
Professional contractors follow guidelines and standards that the DIYer may not know about, understand, or want to deal with.
As professional designers and installers, your IHS team ensures the ramp’s slope, width, and railing are compliant with safety regulations while fitting your exact needs. In the end, our expert ramps reduce the chances of slips, trips, or falls both outside and inside the home.
Will a stairlift block my stairs or make them harder for others to use?
An IHS stairlift system provides mobility assistance without blocking your stairs. Our designs ensures your staircase remains accessible through 3 key features:
Fold-Up Seating: When not in use, the seat, footrest, and armrests can be easily folded up, allowing the stairs to remain completely unobstructed.
Slim Profile: We install the track on which your chairlift travels on the side of the staircase. There it takes up minimal space, so that you retain the majority of your staircase’s width. This way others can use the stairs without constriction from the stairlift system, including your pets.
No Wall Support Required: Unlike some older or less advanced stairlift systems that rely on wall-mounted support for stability, ours are designed to be mounted solely on the treads . This leaves your walls intact and free from any obstructive fixtures.