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120-Point Home Assessment
Serving Albuquerque’s Seniors for Over 30 Years
Expert 120-Point Home Assessment
A home safety assessment helps reduce risk of an injury without interfering with quality of life and provides advice on modifications that can ease everyday tasks.
A home assessment is an important tool for helping seniors remain independent and healthy in their own homes! Your home will be evaluated for over 120 issues that can impact the residents’ ability to age in place. For instance:
Lighting
Stairways
Bathrooms
Garage Safety
Kitchens
35+ Years of Expert Experience
Lynne has worked for 30 years with seniors and aging issues in the Albuquerque area, and can provide much more than just an assessment. She is able to recommend specific contractors and craftsmen to accommodate your particular needs, as well as providing follow up to see that your home modifications are delivered on time, and as promised.
If you would like to engage Lynne for follow up, let her know at the time of your assessment.
A trusted expert in the Albuquerque area
Referrals to trusted local craftsmen & contractors
Professional follow-up on modification projects
What to Expect
Once you set up a time with Lynne, you can expect that your home assessment will take a minimum of two hours. The assessment fee is $100 plus tax, and due at the time of service. Cash, check, or credit card are all fine. You can expect to get recommendations on the spot, as well as referrals to trusted local craftsmen (if needed) who can help with any modifications to your home.
Minimum 2-hour visit
$100 fee (plus tax)
Recommendations given on site
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does a Home Assessment Cost?
The fee is $100 plus tax, and can be paid with cash, credit card, or check at the time of service.
What Happens During a Home Assessment?
Lynne will visit your home and inspect various areas for potential dangers or for opportunities where improvements can make life easier for aging in place. The inspection is thorough and has 120 different considerations, including walkways, doorways, bathroom & kitchen features, lighting, and safety features for folks dealing with memory impairment.
After the inspection, Lynne will give her recommendations on the spot, and can assist in finding local craftsmen who can help with any modifications to the home. After 35 years helping seniors in the Albuquerque area, she knows how to get the job done! If requested, Lynne can also follow up on any projects that are undertaken (installation of shower safety features, as an example) and ensure that the work is completed properly.
Can I Pay With Medicare/Medicaid?
Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, or credit card. We do not accept payment by medicare or medicaid at this time.
Do You See Clients Outside the Albuquerque area?
Don’t be afraid to ask! While Lynne doesn’t generally travel outside the area, she may on a case-by-case basis, and may have a good referral for you if it’s not possible to meet in person.
About Home & Handle
Home & Handle was established by Lynne Blake, a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist with 35+ years helping seniors in New Mexico. Lynne has assisted with writing the Department of Health regulations for assisted living facilities in the state of New Mexico and enjoys volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and runs several assisted living facilities in the state. She is passionate about helping seniors age in place.
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