Home Evaluations for SCI Patients

Areas that may be looked at during a home evaluation include:

• What is the housing type (home, apartment, condominium)?
• How many levels are in the house (ranch, two-story, tri-level)?
• What is the area layout? Is it rural or urban? Are there sidewalks?
• Is there a garage, carport, or open area?
• Is the area around the home accessible?
• How many entrances are there to the home? Are any of them covered?
• Do the entrances to the home have steps? How many? Are there handrails?
• How wide are all of the doors to the home (entrances and interior rooms)?
• Is the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, and any hallways accessible with a wheelchair or walker?
• How accessible are the light switches, outlets, phones, temperature controls, and windows?
• Are there working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors?
• Are there any equipment needs?
• If equipment is needed in the home, will the equipment fit?