Fall Prevention & Home Safety Assessment

Fall prevention specialists assess homes for fall risks and implement prevention strategies helping seniors avoid the #1 cause of injury death in older adults.

With falls causing 3M+ ER visits and 800,000 hospitalizations annually in seniors, prevention generates revenue of $85,000-$310,000 with 70-85% margins.

The business requires fall prevention certification, assessment expertise, modification knowledge, and equipment suppliers.

Services include comprehensive home safety assessments, fall risk evaluation, environmental modification recommendations, assistive device recommendations, strength and balance referrals, and reassessment.

Pricing typically $200-$500 per assessment with modification referral fees.

Success factors include understanding fall causes (environmental, medical, functional), credentials (OT, PT, or certification), working with hospitals on discharge, offering modification implementation, and demonstrating prevention ROI.

Marketing focuses on post-fall patients, rehab facilities, and high-risk seniors.

With falls preventable and devastating to independence in 2025, fall prevention offers safety opportunities reducing injuries and maintaining independence.