The Home Readiness Assessment is your home's full safety report card — identifying every hidden hazard, scoring risk across five pillars, and delivering a digital Handled Home Dashboard your family can actually use.
Falls reported among older adults in the U.S. every year
$50B+
Annual medical costs from fall-related injuries
90%
of falls happen at home and are preventable with the right modifications
"Hospitals do a great job of stabilizing the patient. But nobody stabilizes the home."That’s the gap Handled was built to close — and the Home Readiness Assessment is where it starts.
What It Is
Your Home's 50-Point Safety Report Card
Before we install anything or change anything, we need to understand everything. Our certified specialists conduct a thorough, room-by-room evaluation of your home and deliver a scored report — the Handled Home Risk Index (HHRI)— within 24 hours.
1
Schedule Your In-Home Visit
A certified Handled specialist visits your home at a time that works for you. No disruption, no pressure.
2
50-Point Room-by-Room Evaluation
We evaluate every room, pathway, fixture, and access point against our proprietary safety checklist.
3
Risk Scoring & Report Delivery
Each area is scored low, moderate, or high risk. Your HHRI score and full dashboard are delivered within 24 hours.
4
Action Plan & Recommendations
We present a clear priority list: what to address immediately, what to plan for, and which upgrades deliver the most impact.
Home Health Score — Margaret T.
Assessment completed March 25, 2026
Good
87
Safety & Security
95%
Maintenance
82%
Energy Efficiency
78%
Accessibility
70%
Master Bathroom
High Risk
No grab bars, wet floor surface
Main Hallway
Moderate
Lighting insufficient at night
Living Room
Low Risk
Clear pathways, good lighting
Entry Stairway
High Risk
Handrail missing on left side
Kitchen
Moderate
Item accessibility concerns
Bedroom
Low Risk
Good layout, 1 cord hazard
The Five Pillars
What We Evaluate
Every assessment is structured around five core pillars that determine your home's real-world readiness for safe, independent living.
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Fall & Mobility Risk
🏠
Home Environment Safety
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Accessibility & Functional Layout
❤️🩹
Health & Cognitive Readiness
🔒
Security & Emergency Preparedness
Room-by-Room Checklist
Nothing Gets Missed
Our specialists evaluate over 50 checkpoints across every major area of your home.
🚿 Bathroom
Grab bar placement & weight rating
Shower floor non-slip assessment
Raised toilet seat needs
Nighttime lighting adequacy
Entry threshold height
🛏️ Bedroom
Bed height & transfer safety
Pathway clearance to bathroom
Nightlight & motion sensor review
Cord and trip hazard scan
Emergency reach assessment
🍳 Kitchen
Item accessibility for limited mobility
Appliance safety review
Stove & oven hazard check
Counter stability assessment
Medication storage organization
🚪 Entryways & Stairs
Step height & tread evaluation
Handrail strength & continuity
Threshold & door saddle review
Lighting at entry & stairwell
Exterior pathway condition
🛋️ Living Areas
Furniture layout & clearance
Rug and flooring slip hazards
Cord management review
Chair & sofa height for transfers
Smoke/CO detector coverage
🌐 Whole-Home Systems
HVAC filter & air quality
Lighting adequacy room-by-room
Emergency exit accessibility
Smart home readiness review
Water heater & utility safety
What Is Your Home's Risk Score?
Take our 1-minute home safety quiz and get an instant preliminary risk score — completely free.