Home Modification Assessments | Occupational Therapy Adelaide
At Thrive Health Therapies, our experienced Occupational Therapists provide comprehensive home modification assessments to help people of all ages and abilities live safely and independently at home.
We assess your home environment and deliver tailored recommendations - from grab rails and ramps to shower modifications and broader accessibility improvements - matched to your unique needs and goals. We provide both basic and complex home modifications to support a wide range of needs. Our detailed reports provide practical, evidence-based solutions that make everyday life safer, easier, and more confident.
What are Home Modifications?
Home modifications are adjustments made to the physical environment of a home to improve accessibility, safety, and functionality. These changes can range from simple additions, such as grab rails in the bathroom, to more extensive renovations, such as installing ramps for wheelchair access.
The ultimate goal of home modifications is to reduce barriers, ensuring that the home environment meets the physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of its occupants. Whether for adults with disabilities, older adults wishing to age in place, or children with developmental disabilities, these changes are pivotal in enabling a better quality of life.
We prescribe home modifications to improve accessibility, reduce falls risk, and support independence both inside and outside the home.
Bathroom mods: grab rails, non-slip flooring, handheld showers, bidets, shower chairs/transfer aids, fixture height adjustments, screen removal
Kitchen mods: lowered benches/cupboards, pull-out storage, lever/touch taps, improved lighting, adaptive/smart appliances
Entry/access: ramps, automatic doors/intercoms, outdoor lighting, resting areas near entry
Home safety: handrails, motion-sensor lighting, smoke alarms (visual/audio), hazard/risk reduction
Smart home tech: voice control (lights/blinds/appliances), video doorbells, integrated smart systems
What Home Modifications Do We Offer?
What Does a Home Modification Assessment Involve?
Initial assessment: OT reviews goals, health, mobility, and home environment to identify barriers and develop a tailored plan.
Funding reports: Clinical report, quotes, and applications (e.g. NDIS/aged care), with liaison to funding bodies as needed.
Implementation: Coordination/oversight of installation and final adjustments to ensure safe, effective setup.
Training & education: Guidance on safe use of equipment and strategies to support independence and confidence.
Follow-up: Ongoing review and updates as needs change over time.
Who Conducts Home Modification Assessments?
Home Modification Assessments are undertaken by our occupational therapists, who are qualified to assess both basic and complex home modifications. Our therapists are experienced in working with individuals with a wide range of disabilities and conditions and are skilled in writing reports that accurately reflect capacity, needs, and goals.
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Funding Options for Occupational Therapy
We accept a variety of funding options, making augmentative and alternative communication therapy accessible for everyone:
Private Health Insurance
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans (GP Team Care Arrangements)
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
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Home modifications are changes made to a person’s home to improve safety, accessibility, and functionality. These modifications can range from minor adjustments, such as installing grab rails, to major renovations, like widening doorways or building ramps.
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Occupational therapists assess an individual’s needs, abilities, and home environment to recommend tailored modifications. They ensure that changes improve accessibility, enhance safety, and support independence in daily activities
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Common home modifications include:
Installing grab rails in bathrooms.
Adding ramps or stairlifts for wheelchair access.
Widening doorways to accommodate mobility aids.
Modifying kitchens for easier use, such as lowering countertops.
Installing non-slip flooring to reduce fall risks.
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Builders or contractors work closely with the occupational therapist to implement the recommended changes. The therapist provides detailed instructions and oversees the process to ensure the modifications are safe and meet accessibility standards.
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No! We can start working with new clients right away.
Once we have received a referral form with all of your details, we are able to book an Initial Assessment as soon as possible, depending on your availability.
You can find our paediatric referral forms here and our adult referral forms here.
If you have any questions prior to referring please reach out to us on 0474 248 081, via our online enquiry form or at or at enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com.
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No! You can refer yourself or your child directly via our online referral form, or reach out to us on 0474 248 081, via our online enquiry form or at enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com.
FAQs About Home Modification Assessments
If you can’t find an answer to your question, please contact our friendly team on 0474 248 081 or email enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com
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