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Home Modifications Assessments

 

OT Home Modification Assessments

Our OT home modification assessments in Sydney help you live safely, comfortably, and independently at home. Modifications can be minor, such as adding support rails, or more complex, like redesigning a bathroom or installing lifts. Whatever your needs, our goal is to make your home work for you, so daily tasks and activities become easier and safer.

We work with people of all ages, including elderly clients and those with disability, to understand your goals and your living environment. Every recommendation is personalised to your situation, and we guide you through the process from assessment to installation, helping you maintain independence.

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Minor OT home modifications

Even small changes can have a significant impact on your ability to move safely and comfortably around your home. These may include:

  • Installing grab rails in bathrooms and toilets
  • Adding hand-held shower hoses
  • Modifying tapware in kitchens or bathrooms
  • Installing handrails on stairs or paths
  • Leveling or widening doorways to remove steps
  • Adding bidets or other accessible fixtures

These simple solutions often make your daily routines easier and more manageable, reducing risk and improving independence.

We can help with:

  • Small changes that improve safety and accessibility
  • Practical adjustments to bathrooms, kitchens, and pathways

Complex OT home modifications

Some situations require more extensive adaptations to ensure your home meets your functional needs. Complex modifications may include:

  • Removing shower hobs and installing stepless shower recesses
  • Modifying kitchens for wheelchair access
  • Installing stair climbers, platform lifts, or vertical lifts for multi-level homes
  • Adding extensions to provide accessible living spaces
  • Replacing stairs with ramps
  • Integrating home automation or assistive technology

These solutions are designed to create a home that supports your independence, mobility, and daily routines, while also considering your safety and future needs.

We can help with:

  • Major changes to improve accessibility and function
  • Adaptations for bathrooms, kitchens, stairs, and multi-level homes
  • Integration of technology to support independent living

What happens during an OT home modification assessment

During your OT home modification assessment, your therapist will visit your home to understand the medical conditions, disability, or health challenges that affect your daily life and assess your living environment to identify barriers.

They will work with you to set goals for improving function and independence, exploring all possible options to make your home as safe and usable as possible. Your therapist will recommend both minor and complex modifications, explaining the functional benefits of each, and collect the evidence needed to support funding applications, including NDIS home mod assessments.

Once approved, your therapist will oversee the installation process, collaborating with trusted builders, project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure modifications are implemented effectively.

We can help with:

  • Home visit to evaluate your environment and needs
  • Goal-setting for improved daily function
  • Recommendations for minor and complex modifications
  • Evidence gathering for funding applications
  • Supervision of installation and implementation

OT home modification costs

The cost of home modifications can vary significantly depending on the type and extent of the work needed. While minor modifications may be straightforward and low cost, Verve OT has helped secure funding approvals for projects over $350K.

Our team will help you obtain competitive quotes from trusted builders and guide you through funding options, including government schemes such as the NDIS. You will be supported at every step to ensure your modifications meet your needs while making the most of available funding.

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