1st Things 1st
Before you invest one penny on remodeling, please consider if your home offers all four (4) of these essential features that make your home READY for aging-in-place.
Sloped pathway from garage to 36” wide door.
Primary Entrance Barrier Free
At least one barrier free entrance or exit
There are 25 characteristics that define a barrier free primary entrance.
First floor room converted to master bedroom
First Floor Master Bedroom
Current or convertible master bedroom on First floor
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Full/optional bath on 1st Floor
Current or convertible to Master bath
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Barrier-free thru Central Living
sunken rooms or stairs in Central Living Areas
Central living area means the 10 key areas (measureable by Accessible-Place DIY kit) including 1. Primary Entrance, 2. Visitor entrance, 3. Guest Bath, 4. Visitor living room , 5. Personal living/family room, 6. Kitchen, 7. Master bedroom, 8. Master Bath, 9. Kitchen, 10. Passage throughout.