Home Modifications

Our team specialises in assessing for and facilitating home modifications to achieve an inclusive and accessible living environment for our client’s

HOME MODIFICATION

Enhancing Accessibility Through Environmental Modification

At Cas Health, we specialise in completing comprehensive assessment of our clients and their home environments and provide recommendations for home modifications that improve independence, safety and function for those with physical and sensory difficulties.

Home Modifications

At Cas Health, our team can assist with providing recommendations for and implementing modifications around the home. Cas Health is experienced in both major and minor home modifications and ensuring that recommendations are made with consideration of the Australian Standard for Design for Access and Mobility. Recommendations made are specific and unique to the individual and their needs, their home environment and considers their physical and/or sensory limitations. Environmental or home modifications aim to maximise the individuals independence, function and safety within their home. Modifications that can be recommended include:

  • Ramps
  • Handrails
  • Complex bathroom modifications and installation of a level-entry shower.
  • Shower base inserts and threshold ramps.
  • Handheld shower head installation.
  • Changing of round taps to lever or quarter turn taps.
  • Widening of doorways.
  • Installation of lifts.
  • Lighting modifications.
  • Kitchen modifications for wheelchair access.

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