Fall Prevention Room-by-Room Guide
Walk through the home one room at a time and fix the hazards that cause most falls — with simple, low-cost changes and a plan for what to do if a fall happens.
- Room-by-room checks: entry, living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, stairs, outdoors
- Low-cost fixes you can make this weekend
- Personal risk factors to raise with the doctor
- A "what to do after a fall" plan
What is inside
Room-by-room checklist
The hazards to look for in each room, in the order a home safety walk-through usually goes.
Fixes that work
Lighting, grab bars, rugs, cords, stair rails, footwear and more — most for little or no cost.
After-a-fall plan
How to get up safely if uninjured, when to call 911, and why every fall should be reported to the doctor.
Who it is for
Older adults living at home, and the families who want to make a parent's home safer without making it feel like a hospital.
Questions families ask
How is this different from the Home Safety & Mobility Equipment Checklist?
The equipment checklist focuses on which mobility devices and aids fit which situation. This guide focuses on the home itself — room by room — and on habits that reduce fall risk.
Do I need to hire anyone?
Most fixes can be done by family. For grab bars and stair rails, use a qualified installer. A doctor can refer you for a home safety evaluation by an occupational therapist.
Is it free?
Yes.
Educational information only — not medical, legal, financial or insurance advice. Program rules and costs vary by state and change over time. Warm Hearts Senior Care is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency.