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TheKey to a Safer Home Checklist
Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but many falls can be prevented by identifying and addressing potential hazards at home. TheKey Home Care has a free home safety checklist that helps assess the home and identify areas that may need attention.
Help Make Home Safer for the Older Adult You Love
Home safety is crucial, as falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults. According to the CDC, one in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year, resulting in serious injuries and hospitalizations. The good news is that many of these falls are preventable with proper safety measures at home.
It's also important to regularly reassess the home environment, as changes in health or surroundings can create new risks. By continuously identifying and addressing these risks, we can help our clients stay safe and maintain their independence.
Download the Free Home Safety Checklist. A practical guide to help support safety and independence at home.
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Check the Home, Room by Room
A safer home starts with knowing what to look for. Use the checklist to walk through each area of the home and identify potential safety concerns.
Entrance & Front Yard
Stable stairs, handrails, lighting and clear walkways
Hallways & Foyers
Clear pathways, visible thresholds and secure rugs
Kitchen
Accessible everyday items, clear walking paths and fire safety
Living Areas
Lighting, electrical cords, stable furniture and accessibility
Bedrooms
Clear paths, accessible bed height, lighting and a phone within reach
Bathrooms
Slip protection, bathing support, accessibility and night lighting
Stairs
Safe treads, accessible railings and adequate lighting
Basement & Laundry
Clear steps, secured cords, lighting and safe access
Garage & Backyard
Clear paths, lighting, secured equipment and garage-door safety
Why Home Safety Matters
The goal isn’t to limit an older adult’s independence. It’s to create an environment that supports it.
A safer home can help older adults continue moving through their daily routines with greater confidence. Regularly reassessing the home is also important, because changes in health or surroundings can create new risks over time.
The checklist can help families spot things they might otherwise overlook—from whether frequently used items are within easy reach to whether there’s a clear path between the bed and the door.
Start With a 10-Minute Walk Through the Home
You don’t have to tackle everything at once. Start with a quick walk through the home to see what’s working well, identify potential concerns, and decide what to address first.
Download the checklist
Get instant access to the free TheKey to a Safer Home checklist. Keep it on your phone or tablet, or print a copy to take with you as you walk through the home.
Walk through each room
Use TheKey to a Safer Home checklist as your guide, moving room by room from the entrance to the garage. Take your time and consider each space for safety, accessibility, and everyday use.
Check off what's already safe
Note areas that may need attention
Flag anything that could present a safety concern or make everyday activities more difficult. Prioritize the most important changes, then work through the rest one at a time.
Revisit the Checklist
Home safety needs can change over time. Revisit TheKey to a Safer Home checklist periodically, especially when there are changes in health, mobility, routines, or the home environment.
Ready to get started?
Download TheKey's Free Home Safety Checklist