National Directory: California
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Home Modification Providers by City
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Alhambra, CA
Housing Preservation Loan Programs
Contact Person: Rosalie Salazar
Address: 700 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone Number: 626-262-4511
Special Features: * Handyworker Program - Provides grants to homeowners up to $2,000 for minor fix up. * Emergency Aid Grants - Home repair grants up to $5,000 for low-income owners of single-family homes. * Home Amortized Loan - 3% interest rate, 15 year amortized payment. * CDBG/Home Deferred Single-Family Loan Program - 3% deferred interest rate loans.
Handyworker Program
Contact Person: Am Vuong
Address: 700 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone Number: 818-407-9947
Fax: 818-407-9947
Established: 1979
Target Population: 62+ or permanently disabled, low-income homeowners
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 90%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 500
No. of Paid Staff: 18
Most Common Modification: Painting, handrails, doors, ramps, plumbing, and electrical.
Assessor: Contractor
Providers Education/Training: Yes
Cost to Client: Free
Anaheim, CA
Aero Mobility
Contact Person: Kamran Meshkani
Address: 1001 Weir Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92807
Email Address: info@aeromobility.com
Phone Number: 877-325-4000
Fax: 714-973-8387
Homepage/Website: http://www.aeromobility.com
Established: 2004
Target Population: Mobility Challenged
No. of Persons Served/Year: 350
No. of Paid Staff: 3
Special Features: Integrated for Van Mods, Home Mods, ATP Evals, Complex Rehab and Complex Respiratory
Environmental: Yes
Auburn, CA
Home Resource Services
Contact Person: Ted Slifer
Address: 11566 D Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
Phone Number: 530-885-2436
Fax: 530-888-6747
Sponsor: Foothill Volunteer Center
Bakersfield, CA
Home Improvement Loan Program
Contact Person: Tricia Richter
Address: 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone Number: 661-326-3733
Fax: 661-852-2136
Sponsor: City of Bakersfield Economic & Community Development Dept.
Benicia, CA
Golden State Ramps
Contact Person: Jason Ritchie, Owner
Agency Name or Parent Company: Golden State Ramps
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Golden State Ramps
Address: 836 Southampton Rd B-121, Benicia, CA 94510
Email Address: info@goldenstateramps.com
Phone Number: 510-679-7828
Homepage/Website: www.goldenstateramps.com
No. of Persons Served/Year: 300
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Services Provided:
- Major home modifications (e.g., remodel bathrooms, adjust counter/cabinet heights, ramps, elevator/platform or chair lifts, widen doorways, roll-in showers)
- Golden State Ramps supplies and installs disability ramps in Northern California.
Funding Source(s):
- Private Pay
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Home Repair
Contact Person: Peter Menard-Warwick
Address: 1013 Pardee Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone Number: 510-644-8546
Fax: 510-644-8618
Director: Peter Menard-Warwick
Most Common Modification: Safety home modifications, maintenance and repair.
Eligibility: Low-income homeowners and renters stay in their homes by providing free health and safety home modifications, maintenance and repair.
Cost to Client: None to qualified homeowners with disabilities. Household income can be no more than 80% of area median income. Homes have to be in the City of Berkeley.
Access Modifications
Contact Person: Stuart James
Address: 3075 Adeline St, Suite 100., Berkeley, CA 94703
Email Address: mcochran@cilberkeley.org
Phone Number: 510-841-4776
Fax: 510-841-6168
Homepage/Website: http://www.thecil.org/
Director: Stuart S. James
Target Population: Must be low-income, have a disability and live in Berkeley
Eligibility: Must be low-income, have a disability and live in Berkeley
Cost to Client: Free
Bishop, CA
Senior Program
Contact Person: Charles Broten
Address: 682 Spruce St, Bishop, CA 93514
Email Address: imaaa@qnet.com
Phone Number: 760-873-5240
Fax: 760-873-5103
Established: 1980
Sponsor: Inyo Mono Area Agency on Aging
Director: Charles Broten
Target Population: Elderly
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 90%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 2000
No. of Paid Staff: 50
Most Common Modification: Safety features, ramps, shower benches, and handrails.
Assessor: Social worker
Funding Sources: Donations, CA Department of Aging, State and Federal aid
Funding Home Mods: $3,000
Inyo Mona Advocates For Community Action
Contact Person: Beth Himelhoch
Address: 137 E. South StreetP.O. Box 845, Bishop, CA 93515
Email Address: info@imaca.net
Phone Number: 760-873-8557
Fax: 760-873-8182
Established: 1981
Target Population: Disabled Elderly
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 10-15%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 800-1,000
No. of Paid Staff: 30
Most Common Modification: Ramps, grab bars, roofs, door stripping, and weatherization.
Assessor: Licensed contractors and weatherization manager
Funding Sources: State and county funds, and donations
Total Budget: Amount varies.
Funding Home Mods: Varies on need per individual client
Funding Repairs: Varies on need per individual client
Brentwood, CA
Lift And Transfer Specialists, Inc.
Contact Person: Craig Coogan
Address: 7893 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, CA 94513
Email Address: INFO@LTSPEC.com
Phone Number: 877-542-5438
Fax: 310-715-1843
Sponsor: Lift and Transfer Specialists, Inc.
Burlingame, CA
Home Safety Services
Contact Person: Martin Simenc
Address: 890 Cowan Rd., Suite G, Burlingame, CA 94010
Email Address: info@homesafety.net
Phone Number: 650.571.7774
Fax: 650-571-7775
Homepage/Website: www.homesafety.net
Director: Martin Simenc
No. of Persons Served/Year: 1000
No. of Paid Staff: 5
Most Common Modification: We perform Senior Home Modifications which prevent injury, provide peace of mind and enable seniors to remain in their homes safely. We are licensed, bonded, and insured.
Type of Assessment: Environmental
Is your organization Non-Profit?: No
Chico, CA
City Of Chico Rehabilitation Loan Program
Contact Person: Lisa Gray
Address: 411 Main Street, Chico, CA 95927
Phone Number: 530-895-4862
Fax: 530-895-4925
Sponsor: City of Chico
Rental Housing Accessibility Program (RHAP)
Contact Person: Jennique Lee
Address: 1161 East Ave., Chico, CA 95926
Phone Number: 530-893-8527
Fax: 530-893-8574
Sponsor: Independent Living Services of Northern California
Commerce, CA
Maravilla Foundation
Contact Person: George Ross
Address: 5729 East Union Pacific, Commerce, CA 90022
Email Address: info@maravilla.org
Phone Number: 323-869-4500
Fax: 323-278-7788
Sponsor: LA County Handyworker Program
Target Population: Hispanic
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 50%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 185
No. of Paid Staff: 9
Most Common Modification: Safety, security devices, windows, and miscellaneous repairs.
Assessor: outside contractors
Funding Sources: CBDG County
Special Features: Service area: East Los Angeles ; Alternative number: 323-869-4503
Total Budget: $400,000
Concord, CA
Housing Conservation Program
Contact Person: Jim Hutcherson
Address: 1950 Parkside Dr., MS/56, Concord, CA 94519
Phone Number: 925-671-3224
Fax: 925-798-0636
Sponsor: City of Concord
Corte Madera, CA
Universal Design Specialists, Inc.
Contact Person: Marc Mendelsohn
Address: 145 Corte Madera Town Center, Suite 444, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Email Address: marc@universaldesignspecialists.com
Phone Number: 800-481-1808
Fax: 800-481-1821
Homepage/Website: http://www.universaldesignspecialists.com/
Established: 1992
Target Population: Anyone with physical disabilities
Most Common Modification: Kitchens and bathrooms
Special Features: Specialize in automatic door openers, walk-in bathtubs, curb-less showers, adjustable kitchen and bathroom equipment, specialized design and consulting for universal design and accessible living.
Costa Mesa, CA
Beachwood Home Safety
Contact Person: Jamin Alvidrez
Address: 259 Lilac Lane Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone Number: 949-433-1483
Established: 1980
Target Population: Seniors/Disabled
Most Common Modification: Provide professional installation of grab bars, ramps, railings and other home safety modifications.
Special Features: Licensed and insured General Contractor
Crescent City, CA
Senior Home Assistance Repair Program
Contact Person: Gene Olson
Address: 810 "H" St., Crescent City, CA 95531
Phone Number: 707-464-3069
Director: Gene Olson
Target Population: Low-income
No. of Persons Served/Year: 10
Most Common Modification: Ramps, roofs, floors, rails, and grab bars.
Funding Sources: CDBG
Total Budget: 10000
Crestline, CA
Access To Freedom
Contact Person: Rick Mills
Address: P. O. Box 4477- 580 forest Shade #9, Crestline, CA 92325
Email Address: ramills@earthlink.net
Phone Number: 909-338-9505
Fax: 909-338-8677
Sponsor: Access to Freedom
Most Common Modification: Home modification and repairs.
Danville, CA
Danville Diversified Enterprises
Contact Person: John Hawks
Address: 2147 Myrtle Beach Lane, Danville, CA 94526
Phone Number: 925-575-1623
Fax: 925-838-1648
Established: 1984
No. of Persons Served/Year: 100
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Most Common Modification: General contractor performs all necessary modifications, such as grab bars, residential elevators, roll-in showers, transfer equipment.
Funding Sources: private pay
Special Features: Service area: Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Total Budget: $400,000
Davis, CA
Disability Retrofit Loan Program
Contact Person: Nancy Conk
Address: 1490 Drew Avenue, Suite 150, Davis, CA 95616
Phone Number: 530-757-4444
Fax: 530-757-4454
Sponsor: Community Housing Opportunities Corp.
Most Common Modification: Home modifications only.
Downey, CA
Rehab Assistance Program & Senior Paint & Fix Up Program
Contact Person: Mark Morris
Address: 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
Phone Number: 562-869-7331
Fax: 562-869-2810
Sponsor: City of Downey-Housing Office
Most Common Modification: Home modification and repairs.
Escondido, CA
Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program
Contact Person: Roni Keiser
Address: 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Email Address: rkeiser@ci.escondido.ca.us
Phone Number: 760-839-4841
Fax: 760-741-0619
Sponsor: City of Escondido
Most Common Modification: Home modification and repairs.
Fairfield, CA
Stopfalls Solano and Napa Valley
Contact Person:
Address: 275 Beck Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone Number: 707-255-5328
Homepage/Website: https://www.aaans.org/
Most Common Modification: This fall prevention program provides screenings, onsite home safety assessments by a licensed occupational therapist, and home modifications as well as assistive device installation by a contractor at no charge to adults age 60 and older.
Stop Falls Solano and Stop Falls Napa Valley
Contact Person: Elaine Clark, Project Manager
Agency Name or Parent Company: Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Stop Falls Solano and Stop Falls Napa Valley
Address: 275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Email Address: eclark@solanocounty.com
Phone Number: 707-784-8960
Homepage/Website: aaans.org
Established: January 2020
Target Population: 60 plus, low income
No. of Persons Served/Year: 100
Services Provided:
- Minor home modifications (e.g., grab bars, raised toilet seats, handheld showers, handrails, lever door handles)
- Home assessments
- Refers to providers (e.g., Home modification program, occupational/physical therapists, funding sources)
- Raise consumer and/or professional awareness
- Advocacy for home modification policies and funding
- Participate in task forces/coalitions or planning activities with other agencies
- Integrate home modification or repairs within existing home and community-based and/or long-term care programs
- Partners with state or local non-profit home modification programs (e.g., Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, etc...)
Funding Source(s):
- Older Americans Act Title IIIB
Special Features: We are a pass-through organization and contract with 2 nonprofits to assess and perform the work.
Total Budget: $145,000
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Fontana, CA
Minor Home Repair Program
Contact Person: Jose L. Solache
Address: 9161 Sierra Avenue, Suite 213, Fontana, CA 92335
Phone Number: 909-829-0384
Fax: 909-829-0313
Sponsor: Oldtimers Foundation
Most Common Modification: Home modification and repairs.
Fremont, CA
Neighborhood Home Improvement
Contact Person: Bill Cooper, Development and Housing Project
Address: 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
Fax: 510-284-4000
Homepage/Website: https://www.fremont.gov/
Sponsor: City of Fremont
Target Population: Single family homes in redevelopment project areas, low income
No. of Persons Served/Year: 80
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Most Common Modification: Roof, painting, grab bars, and ramps.
Type of Assessment: Improve the quality of home.
Assessor: Housing rehab specialist.
Funding Sources: Redevelopment agency funding.
Special Features: Loans are provided with low interest rates, deferred payment are available.
Total Budget: $600,000
Funding Repairs: 0.8
Cost to Client: Loans are provided.
Fullerton, CA
Fallproof
Address: 800 N. State College Blvd, KHS-011C, Fullerton, CA 92831
Email Address: successaging@fullerton.edu
Phone Number: 657-278-7012
Fax: 657-278-1163
Director: Debra Rose, PhD
Glendale, CA
H & H Bath And Safety
Contact Person:
Email Address: bathandsafetybyhhservices@yahoo.com
Homepage/Website: http://www.HHBathandSafety.com
Target Population: 40-95+ age
Most Common Modification: Whether you are Injured, Elderly, Disabled, or helping someone who is, we have both the products and expertise to help you find what you need. We work with the largest manufacturer of A.D.A. Compliant Grab Bars and Bath/Shower Seats in the United States to bring you the largest selection of bath and safety equipment for your home. With hundreds of products at manufacturer direct pricing, let our Product Consultants help you determine what the best option is for both your individual needs and budget. H & H Bath and Safety offers free in home product consultations with purchase and installation on all A.D.A. Safety Products within our service areas. Please give us a call and check out our website for more information, and to schedule your in home product consultation today!
Environmental: yes
Half Moon Bay, CA
Coastside Minor Home Repairs
Contact Person: Cara Schmaljohn
Address: 925 Main Street., Half Moon Bay, CA
Email Address: info@seniorcoastsiders.org
Phone Number: 650-726-9056
Fax: 650-726-2911
Sponsor: Senior Coastsiders
Most Common Modification: Home modifications and repairs.
Hayward, CA
Minor Home Repair And Rehabilitation Programs
Contact Person: Donna Eoff, Housing and Community Development Manager
Address: 224 Winton Avenue, Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544
Phone Number: 510-670-5404
Fax: 510-670-6378
Sponsor: Alameda County HCD (Housing & Community Development)
Most Common Modification: Home modification and repairs.
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Contact Person: Dana Bailey
Address: 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Email Address: info@hayward-ca.gov
Phone Number: 510-583-4225
Fax: 510-583-3650
Homepage/Website: http://www.hayward-ca.gov
Established: 1980
Sponsor: CDBG
Target Population: Low-income seniors (62+) or certified disabled adult homeowners
No. of Persons Served/Year: 10-May
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Most Common Modification: Accessibility/mobility; code corrections; systems failures
Funding Sources: CDBG
Total Budget: $250k annually
Environmental: No
Is your organization Non-Profit?: No
Handyman Matters, Inc.
Contact Person: Manuel Sanchez
Address: 1696 Trowville Ln, Hayward, CA 94545
Email Address: manuel@handymanmatters.com
Phone Number: 949-348-2625
Homepage/Website: http://www.handymanmatters.com
Established: 2005
Target Population: Over 55 years
No. of Paid Staff: 5
Most Common Modification: Grab bars, ramps, remodels
Environmental: Yes
Is your organization Non-Profit?: Yes
Huntington Beach, CA
City Of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
Contact Person: Terri King
Address: 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Email Address: kingt@surfcity-hb.org
Phone Number: 714-536-5511
Fax: 714-536-5233
Sponsor: City of Huntington Beach
Most Common Modification: Loans for home modification and repairs.
Huntington Park, CA
Minor Home Modification Project
Contact Person: Robert Rodriguez
Address: 3355 E. Gage Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Email Address: rrodriguezsof@aol.com
Phone Number: 323-582-6090
Fax: 323-589-1263
Sponsor: Oldtimers Foundation
Most Common Modification: Home modification and repairs.
Irvine, CA
A Workable Home
Contact Person: Karen Owens
Address: 1929 Main ST #103, Irvine, CA 92614
Email Address: aworkablehome@gmail.com
Phone Number: 714-337-6056
Most Common Modification: lifespan home mod plans
Special Features III: I am a Physical Therapist w/specialization in treating children & young adults w/disabilities. I provide home modification & accessibility evals & plans, projected over a lifespan according to specific disorder/disability trajectory. Work w/all involved in the project. Provide input into life care plans for individuals & legal work (litigation cases).
Lifestyle Services, Inc.
Contact Person:
Address: 17300 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
Email Address: john@newportpacific.com
Phone Number: 949-852-5575
Fax: 949-852-5582
Target Population: Seniors / Disabled
No. of Paid Staff: 4
Most Common Modification: Age-in-Place Technology
Special Features: Unobtrusive remote monitoring system that allows adult children and caregivers the ability to watch over loved ones, without the use of privacy invasive video cameras. The system monitors all of the events that occur in the home and will send automated alerts via text / email to anyone in the care network, when a specified event happens.
Kwickset Door Access Products
Contact Person: Vicki Silver
Address: One Park Plaza, Suite 1000, Irvine, CA 92614
Email Address: vicki.silver@kwikset.com
Phone Number: 949-474-8828
Established: 1945
Target Population: All residents
No. of Paid Staff: 3,000
Special Features: Door hardware for easy access (remote locks).
La Canada, CA
Adapt=Ability, Solutions For Accessible Living
Contact Person: Shirley Nakaki
Address: 466 Foothil Blvd., #74, La Canada, CA 91011
Email Address: AdaptEqualsAbility@gmail.com
Phone Number: 818-275-0074
Special Features: CAPS (Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist) designation by NAHB (National Association of Home Builders
Laguna Hills, CA
Home Alone Connection
Contact Person: James Thomason
Address: 24881 Alicia Pkwy, #181, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Email Address: jim@homealoneconnection.com
Phone Number: 949-627-6622
Established: 2009
Director: James Thomason
Target Population: Southern California
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 500
No. of Persons Served/Year: 1000
No. of Paid Staff: 3
Most Common Modification: grab bars
Type of Assessment: yes
Providers Education/Training: no
Los Angeles, CA
Home Safety Program
Contact Person:
Agency Name or Parent Company: H & H Bath and Safety
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Home Safety Program
Address: Headquartered, Los Angeles, CA 91214
Email Address: Sales@HHBathandSafety.com
Phone Number: (833) 448-6329
Homepage/Website: www.HHBathandSafety.com
Services Provided:
- Minor home modifications (e.g., grab bars, raised toilet seats, handheld showers, handrails, lever door handles)
- Home assessments
- Integrate home modification or repairs within existing home and community-based and/or long-term care programs
Special Features: Whether you are Injured, Elderly, Disabled, or helping someone who is, we have both the products and expertise to help you find what you need. With the largest manufacturing of A.D.A. Compliant Grab Bars and Bath/Shower Seats in the United States we can bring you the widest selection of bath and safety equipment for your home. With hundreds of products at manufacturer direct pricing, let our Home Safety Specialists help you find the best option is for both your individual needs and budget. H & H Bath and Safety offers Free In-Home Product Consultations and fee based Complete Home Safety Checks within our service areas. Please give us a call and check out our website for more information, and to schedule your Free In-Home Consultation today!
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Accessible Design & Consulting
Contact Person: Adam Fine, 1 : President2: Marketing
Address: 420 S. Hindry Ave, Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90301
Email Address: AdamFine@aol.com
Phone Number: 310-215-3332
Fax: 310-417-4096
Sponsor: Private Business
Target Population: Seniors and Disabled
Most Common Modification: Barrier-Free Designs & Accessories
Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment (PACE)
Contact Person: Ruben Manalo, Office Manager
Address: 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1475, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone Number: 213-353-3982
Fax: 213-353-1227
Established: 1977
Sponsor: LA Housing Department Handyworker Program
Target Population: 62+
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 100%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 146
No. of Paid Staff: 12
Most Common Modification: Ramps, grab bars, electrical, fencing, and painting.
Type of Assessment: Yes
Assessor: Intake person.
Providers Education/Training: Yes
Funding Sources: City and county funds.
Special Features: Alternative phone number:213-989-3256
Special Features II: Service area: Central Los Angeles.
Cost to Client: Free as long as eligible.
Jewish Free Loan Association
Contact Person: Ariella Loewenstein
Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 715, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Email Address: info@jfla.org
Phone Number: 323-761-8830
Fax: 323-761-8841
Homepage/Website: http://www.jfla.org
Established: 1904
Most Common Modification: Offers interest-free and fee-free loans to individuals and families of all faiths residing in Southern California whose needs are urgent and who may not qualify through normal financial resources. Loans are available for Home Health Services and Supplies, including Home Improvement for medical needs (i.e., ramps and railings).
Is your organization Non-Profit?: yes
Home Secure Project For Seniors And Disabled
Contact Person: Robert Rankin
Address: Delta Sigma Theta Life Development Center2528 West Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Phone Number: 323-735-5799
Fax: 323-735-6306
Target Population: Renters and homeowners with fixed or limited incomes.
Most Common Modification: Grab bars for the bathroom, better locks for doors and windows.
Special Features: * Free home safety and security devices. * Individuals must live in the 10th District and income eligible.
Home Secure
Contact Person: Angelica Generoso, Director
Address: 330 North Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone Number: 323-937-5900
Fax: 323-857-1872
Director: Angelica Generoso
Target Population: Low income, renters, and homeowners in service areas.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 75%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 2,100
No. of Paid Staff: 10
Most Common Modification: Grab bars, non-slip treads, and night lights.
Type of Assessment: Occupational and physical therapists.
Assessor: Self assessment or by Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist health professor.
Funding Sources: Government
Special Features: Services to LA, Burbank, West Hollywood, Culver City, and San Fernando Valley.
Total Budget: $365,000
Special Features II: SFV/Burbank: 1281 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606, (818)762-5892
Handy Worker Program
Contact Person: Lenore Crumrine-Cutler Crumrine-Cutler
Address: 1200 West 7th Street, 1st Floor., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Email Address: LCrumrine@lahd.lacity.org
Phone Number: 866-557-7368
Sponsor: LA Housing Department
Target Population: Low-income resident homeowners.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 70%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 1,560-1,700
Most Common Modification: Painting, light plumbing, locks, grab bars, ramps, windows and door repairs, smoke detectors and general safety education.
Type of Assessment: Functional
Assessor: Private contractors.
Funding Sources: CDBG
Special Features: Average $2,500 per home.
Total Budget: $4.8 million
Special Features II: Service area: Central Los Angeles.
Cost to Client: Free as long as eligible.
Complete Access
Contact Person: David Griffin
Address: 10468 Eastborne Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Email Address: david@complete-access.com
Phone Number: 310-474-8800
Fax: 310-475-6303
Homepage/Website: http://www.complete-access.com
Established: 1997
Director: David Griffin
Target Population: Disabilities
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 40%
No. of Paid Staff: 5
Most Common Modification: Doors, ramps, and bathrooms.
Type of Assessment: Yes
Assessor: Director and staff.
Providers Education/Training: None
Special Features: Sells and rents adapted vehicles and equipment. Also provides accessible home and office modifications.
Cost to Client: Yes
Active Homes Home Modification Services
Contact Person: Jeff Guevara
Address: 3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 144-8, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Email Address: customersupport@aginginplacemods.com
Phone Number: 855-924-7663
Homepage/Website: http://www.aginginplacemods.com
Target Population: Seniors, Children with disabilities, Adult with disabilities, Baby boomers planning for te future, People of all ages
Most Common Modification: Whole House Accesssibility, Universal Design, Home Maintenance
Special Features: Certified Aging in Place Specialist(CAPS), USC Home Modification Specialist, CA Licensed General Contractor, Green Building Specialist
Environmental: Yes
Is your organization Non-Profit?: No
Aaa Builders
Contact Person: Berlin Hicks, Program Coordinator
Address: 4872 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Phone Number: 323-734-7770
Fax: 323-734-0498
Sponsor: LA Housing Department Handyworker Program
Target Population: Disabled and 62+
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 90%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 130
No. of Paid Staff: 15
Most Common Modification: Painting, windows, doors, locks, hand rails, and ramps.
Type of Assessment: Over the phone.
Assessor: Intake person and staff.
Providers Education/Training: Yes
Funding Sources: LA Housing Department
Type of Services: Minor home repairs.
Special Features: Service area: west south Los Angeles
Special Features II: 323-734-7169 is the direct line.
Cost to Client: Free
Los Gatos, CA
Therapy In Your Home
Contact Person: Julie Groves, OTRL
Address: 147 Vista Del Monte, Los Gatos, CA 95030-6335
Email Address: tiyh@attbi.com
Phone Number: 408-358-0201
Fax: 408-358-0201
Homepage/Website: http://www.therapyinyourhome.net/
Target Population: People with functional limitations and caregivers.
No. of Persons Served/Year: Approximately 40 visits a week
No. of Paid Staff: 20 Therapists (on contract)
Most Common Modification: Home safety evaluations, functional assessments with recommendations for improved efficiency, ease of movement.
Funding Sources: Private pay, some insurance
Martinez, CA
Safe At Home Grab Bars
Contact Person: Bob Timbers
Address: 416 Fraga Court, Martinez, CA 94553
Email Address: safeathomeservices@gmail.com
Phone Number: 925 360-1909
Homepage/Website: safeathomegrabbars@gmail.com
Established: 2010
Director: Bob Timbers
Target Population: Post Op Rehab/ Aging in place
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 2000
No. of Persons Served/Year: 400
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Most Common Modification: Grab Bar Installation. Handrails for steps
Type of Assessment: no
Providers Education/Training: no
Funding Sources: private pay
Special Features: Free Fall Prevention Aging In Place Home Assessments
Millbrae, CA
The Accessilibity Contractor, Inc
Contact Person: Russell Kennefick, CR, ECHM, CKBR
Address: P.O. Box 8491020 Chadbourne Ave., Millbrae, CA 94030
Email Address: kennefick@sbcglobal.net
Phone Number: 650-347-0934
Fax: 650-777-9094
Established: 1994
Target Population: Persons with disabilities, individuals in need of home modifications within a 100 miles radius of San Mateo.
No. of Persons Served/Year: 20
No. of Paid Staff: 4
Most Common Modification: Middle to high-end home modifications and full-service remodeling
Mission Viejo, CA
At Home Living Solutions
Contact Person: Barry Lowe, CAPS certified, Owner/Operator
Address: P.O. 4134, Mission Viejo, CA 92690
Email Address: barry@athome4.com
Phone Number: 949-348-0188
Fax: 949-348-0183
Homepage/Website: http://www.atHome4.com
Established: 2006
Target Population: Individuals with physical challenges or the elderly
Most Common Modification: ADA home modifications and Aging in Place specialists
Funding Sources: Various private and state and federal programs and grants
Special Features: Free evaluation (assessment), free design recommendations and cost estimates; serves all 7 counties in Southern California
Last Updated: 5/19/14
Modesto, CA
Office Of Housing And Neighborhoods
Contact Person: Ernest R. Richardson
Address: 1010 10th Street Suite 3100 PO Box 642, Modesto, CA 95353
Phone Number: 209-577-5211
Target Population: Low to moderate income homeowners.
No. of Persons Served/Year: 50
Most Common Modification: Roofs, electrical, plumbing, dry rot, and structural.
Funding Sources: * CDBG * HOME investments for HUD
Total Budget: $500,000
Murrieta, CA
Homes For Easy Living,universal Design Consultants
Contact Person: Susan Mack, OTR/L , CAPS
Address: 25060 Hancock Avenue, Suite 103-186, Murrieta, CA 92562
Email Address: markmacavoy@gmail.com
Phone Number: 760-409-7565
Fax: 909-461-4462
Homepage/Website: http://www.homesforeasyliving.com
Established: 1999
Type of Assessment: Environmental
Is your organization Non-Profit?: No
Certification(s): Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist, NAHB
Newport Beach, CA
Kelly Home Services
Contact Person: Kevin Kelly
Address: 3334 East Coast, Newport Beach, CA 92625
Email Address: kelconst@gmail.com
Phone Number: (949) 584-8440
Homepage/Website: http://www.kellyhomeservices.com
Established: 1985
Director: Kevin Kelly
Target Population: Handicap Solutions and Aging in Place
Special Features: Specializing in Home Modifications, consulting, design and installation. Ramps, grab bars, whole house accessibility, remote monitoring. Helping you to make smart decisions to best benefit your lifestyle.
Is your organization Non-Profit?: No
Novato, CA
Inhomeindependence
Contact Person: Mark MacAvoy
Address: 39 Shields Lane, Novato, CA 94947
Phone Number: 415-897-3867
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 45%
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Most Common Modification: Grab Bars /Ramps/walk in showers
Type of Assessment: Environmental
Special Features: Graduate of the In Home Modification course at USC
Oakland, CA
Essence Of You Designs
Contact Person: Valerie Le Beaux
Address: P.P. Box 6393, Oakland, CA 94603
Email Address: essenceofyoudesigns@gmail.com
Phone Number: 415-370-5933
Established: 2015
Sponsor: Essence of You Designs
Target Population: Seniors and Disabled
Most Common Modification: Grab Bars
Assessor: Valerie Le Beaux
Special Features: Also provides aging in place and interior design services.
Is your organization Non-Profit?: No
Orange, CA
Grab Bar Installer
Contact Person: Joey Bolohan
Address: 374 N Pine St, Orange, CA 92866
Email Address: info@ocgrabbars.com
Phone Number: 714-225-9215
Homepage/Website: https://www.ocgrabbars.com/
Established: 2005
Target Population: Seniors and workers Comp
Most Common Modification: Grab Bar Installation
Is your organization Non-Profit?: No
Palm Desert, CA
Age Busters, Inc., Aging In Place
Contact Person: Deborah Flavin
Address: P.O. Box 2517, Palm Desert, CA 92261
Email Address: dflavin@agebuster.org
Phone Number: 760-920-3546
Fax: 760-636-0724
Established: 13-Jun
Target Population: 55-95 years
No. of Persons Served/Year: 75-100
No. of Paid Staff: 10-Feb
Most Common Modification: Bathroom Remodels - Grab Bars - Railings - Lighting
Assessor: Sean Flavin, RN, BSN, PHN
Funding Sources: Reverse Mortgage, Co. of Riverside, Grants from Coachella Valley organizations
Special Features: California Licensed Building Contractor #923994 and Registered Nurse. Combined building and healthcare assessment skills
Palmdale, CA
Sun Village Chamber Of Commerce
Contact Person: Nelloise Gatsen
Address: 10164 East Palmdale Blvd.PO Box 206, Palmdale, CA 93543
Phone Number: 661-754-1355
Sponsor: LA County Handyworker Programs
Pasadena, CA
Stayhome Safe Inc.
Contact Person: Rob Johnston
Address: 30 North Raymond Avenue, Suite 601., Pasadena, CA 91103
Email Address: stayhomesafe@gmail.com
Phone Number: 626-792-0070
Fax: 626-792-0050
Homepage/Website: http://www.stayhomesafe.com
Established: 2006
No. of Paid Staff: 4
Special Features: Licensed Contractor in California, Grab Bars, Ramps, Bath Modification, Widen doorways
Neighborhood Revitalization Program
Contact Person: Marc Jones, Deputy Director
Address: 1190 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite #102, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone Number: 626-794-7191
Fax: 626-794-7246
Established: 1979
Sponsor: Pasadena Neighborhood Housing Services
Target Population: Low and moderate income home owners in Pasadena and Alta Dena.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 20%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 500
No. of Paid Staff: 5
Most Common Modification: Grab bars, ramps, and door widening.
Type of Assessment: Home
Assessor: Rehab inspector.
Providers Education/Training: Yes
Funding Sources: * HUD* City and County of Pasadena * Lending institutions * Insurance company
Type of Services: Modification, rehabilitation, and funding.
Special Features: Residents of Pasadena and Altadena.
Cost to Client: Varies with work projects or loan approvals.
Assistive Medical Technology
Contact Person: DIANA JACOB
Address: 630 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
Email Address: info@assistivemedicaltechnology
Phone Number: 800-341-1238
Fax: 626-798-6003
Stay Home Safe Inc.
Contact Person: Rob Johnston
Address: 30 North Raymond Ave # 601, Pasadena, CA 90013
Email Address: stayhomesafe@gmail.com
Phone Number: 626-792-0070
Fax: 626-792-0050
Homepage/Website: http://www.stayhomesafe.com
Established: 2006
Director: Rob JOhnston
Target Population: senior
No. of Persons Served/Year: 200
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Most Common Modification: Install Grab Bars/Wheelchair Ramps
Assessor: Rob Johnston
Is your organization Non-Profit?: yes
Special Features III: Fall Prevention assessment. Senior Safety
Redding, CA
Michael Green and Associates
Contact Person: Michael Green, Home Modification Specialist
Agency Name or Parent Company: Tri-County Vocational Services
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Michael Green and Associates
Address: 2701 Old Eureka Way Ste GB, Redding, CA 96001
Email Address: mikegreen@home-accessibility.com
Phone Number: 530-243-7545
Homepage/Website: https://home-accessibility.com
Established: 2019
Target Population: Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
No. of Paid Staff: 3
Services Provided:
- Home assessments
- Refers to providers (e.g., Home modification program, occupational/physical therapists, funding sources)
- Raise consumer and/or professional awareness
Special Features: Free Consultations. Use of an Occupational Therapist. Assistance in locating appropriate funding resources
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Riverside, CA
Senior Home Repair Program
Contact Person: Kathy Cloward, Supervisor
Address: 5555 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504
Phone Number: 951-343-5469
Fax: 951-352-4852
Established: 1977
Sponsor: Housing Authority of Riverside County
Target Population: Older homeowners or disabled persons
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 98%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 1,201
No. of Paid Staff: 3 full-time, 22 part-time
Most Common Modification: Drain stoppings, leaky plumbing, wall heater, swamp cooler, ramps
Type of Assessment: Functional/environmental
Assessor: Client, Family or friends, Case Manager, Social Worker, Visiting Nurse, Handyman
Funding Sources: * Title III - Older Americans Act* Community Development Block Grant * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging
Special Features: * Coordinates with the Department of Social Services and hospitals. * Completes 6,000+ jobs per year.
Total Budget: $388,765
Sacramento, CA
Handyman Repair Program
Contact Person: Robert Howe
Address: 2386 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824
Phone Number: 916-472-0507
Fax: 916-979-4977
Established: 1994
Sponsor: Area Agency on Aging
Target Population: 60+
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 100%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 150
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Most Common Modification: Grab bars.
Type of Assessment: None; clients referred to them by health agencies.
Funding Sources: AAA
Special Features: Services are free, but they ask for donations.
California Assistive Technology System
Contact Person: Colin Corby, Information and Referral
Address: Assistive Technology systems change Unit California Department of Rehabilitation, 2000 Evergreen Street, Sacramento, CA 95815
Email Address: atinfo@dor.ca.gov
Phone Number: 800-390-2699
Fax: 916-263-8683
Homepage/Website: http://www.icdri.org/legal/califatp.htm
Established: 1993
Director: William Campagna
Safe At Home
Contact Person: Jim Griffin, Program Manager
Agency Name or Parent Company: Rebuilding Together Sacramento
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Safe At Home
Address: P.O. Box 255584, Sacramento, CA 95865
Email Address: jgriffin@rebuildingtogethersacramento.org
Phone Number: 916-455-1880 x 3
Homepage/Website: www.rebuildingtogethersacramento.org
Established: 1991
Target Population: Older adults, people with disabilities
No. of Persons Served/Year: 450
No. of Paid Staff: 7
Services Provided:
- Minor home modifications (e.g., grab bars, raised toilet seats, handheld showers, handrails, lever door handles)
- Major home modifications (e.g., remodel bathrooms, adjust counter/cabinet heights, ramps, elevator/platform or chair lifts, widen doorways, roll-in showers)
- Repairs (e.g., roofing, electrical, carpeting/floors, stair repairs)
Funding Source(s):
- City/County Housing and Community Development Department (e.g., Community Development Block Grants, HOME Block Grants)
- Private Pay
- Fundraising
- Grant funds
Total Budget: $850,000
Is your organization Non-Profit?: yes
San Bernardino, CA
Energy Conservation/Weatherization Program
Contact Person: William Warren, Program Manager
Address: 686 East Mill St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
Phone Number: 909-891-3900
Sponsor: Community Services Department of San Bernardino
Target Population: Low-income, including older and disabled persons.
No. of Persons Served/Year: 9,000 total
Most Common Modification: Assist with Utility/Weatherization conservation
Funding Sources: * US Department of Energy* Southern California Edison * Southwest Gas Company
Type of Services: Kitchens, bathrooms, and custom remodeling.
Total Budget: $3.5 million
San Diego, CA
Household Guardians
Contact Person: Fritzi Gros-Daillon, MS, CAPS, UDCP
Address: 17410 Plaza Sonrisada, San Diego, CA 92128
Email Address: fritzi@householdguardians.com
Phone Number: 516-429-4839
Established: Jan 2013
Director: Fritzi Gros-Daillon
Target Population: 55+ and adult children
No. of Persons Served/Year: 350
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Most Common Modification: Home safety assessment; modification consulting; contractor network
Type of Assessment: yes
Assessor: Fritzi Gros-Daillon, MS, CSA, CAPS, UDCP, SHSS
Providers Education/Training: no
Special Features: Comprehensive report with short, mid and long term recommendations including product and service selection
Senior Move Maven
Contact Person: Rebecca Armstrong
Address: 933 Diamond St. #9, San Diego, CA 92109
Email Address: seniormovemaven@gmail.com
Phone Number: 442-242-0500
Homepage/Website: https://www.facebook.com/seniormovemaven/
Established: 2015
No. of Persons Served/Year: 12
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Most Common Modification: assessment, design, downsizing, family & assistance coordinator
Special Features: Complete planning assistance for seniors and families; hands-on design, moving and downsizing help; expert referrals for carpentry and architectural work; long-distance consulting available
Caring Neighbors-Minor Home Repair Program
Contact Person: Nathan Clark
Address: 4455 Euclid Ave San Diego, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone Number: 619-229-2235
Target Population: Age 62+ and low-income homeowners.
No. of Persons Served/Year: 594
Most Common Modification: Grab bars, plumbing, ramps, and steps.
Funding Sources: * CDBG* Donations * Fundraisers
Total Budget: $228,000
Accessibility Advisors
Contact Person: Tara D. Coleman MA, OTR/L, CAPS, ABDA, President, President
Address: 2414 Front Street #23, San Diego, CA 92101
Email Address: tara@accessibilityadvisors.com
Phone Number: 619-247-0777
Target Population: Baby boomers, older adults and people with disabilities
Type of Assessment: Home Safety and Accessibility Evaluations Universal and Accessible Design Consulting
Special Features: Help people choose the most appropriate solution to fit their need and budget
Areas Served: Parts of San Diego County, Orange County and Riverside County
A Universal Approach
Contact Person: Tanjia Thrun
Address: 1295 University Avenue, #3, San Diego, CA
Phone Number: 619-293-3500
Fax: 619-293-3508
Target Population: People with disabilities, businesses, and government organization
Most Common Modification: Accessibility survey and compliance, Home assesment and modification, Plan review and design, Training: employer, disability awareness.
San Francisco, CA
Lifewell Assistive Services
Contact Person: Michael Zotman, President
Address: P.O. Box 16618, San Francisco, CA 94116
Phone Number: 415-517-5262
Most Common Modification: General contractor performs all necessary home modifications, such as grab bars, stair lifts, roll-in showers, transfer equipment.
Type of Assessment: Functional and environmental
Assessor: Licensed Contractor and Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Services/Modifications Provided: Safety home adaptation and modifications using Assistive Technology
Eligibility: All
Cost to Client: Varies
Hours of Operation: By Appointment
Intake: Telephone/Email
San Luis Obispo, CA
Economic Opportunity Commission Of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. – Home Repair Program
Contact Person: Jim McNamara, Director
Address: 1030 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Email Address: hotline@capslo.org
Phone Number: 805-544-4355
Fax: 805-549-8388
Established: 1995
Director: Jim McNamara
Target Population: Elderly, persons with disability, clients mostly low-income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 75%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 400 households
No. of Paid Staff: 20
Most Common Modification: Ramps, bathroom reconfiguration for accessible showers, widen doors, grab bars, weatherization
Type of Assessment: Functional
Assessor: Installer (employees), if it's a client with disability-A physical therapist might do it
Funding Sources: * CDBG ($150,000)* AAA($15,000) * Weer Program (Petroleum violation escrow account) ($170,000)
Cost to Client: Clients pay for material used
San Mateo, CA
Housing Accessibility Modification
Contact Person: Lisa Heath
Address: 2001 Winward Way Suite 103, San Mateo, CA 94404
Email Address: Lisah@cidsanmateo.org
Phone Number: 650-645-1780
Fax: 650-645-1785
Homepage/Website: https://www.cidsanmateo.org/
Sponsor: The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities
Santa Barbara, CA
Services Aimed At Independent Living (SAIL)
Contact Person:
Address: 123 West Guiterrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone Number: 805-965-1001
Fax: 805-965-2178
Target Population: Seniors, and physically disabled in local community.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 80-85%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 300-400
No. of Paid Staff: 5
Most Common Modification: Security locks, minor electrical, ramps, grab bars, minor plumbing, window repair and washing.
Type of Assessment: Functional and environmental
Assessor: Home services coordinator
Funding Sources: * CDBG* AAA * Community grants * Donations.
Total Budget: Sliding scale fee
Santa Cruz, CA
Shower Bay
Contact Person: Russell Simpkins
Address: 2-1340 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Email Address: info@showerbay.com
Phone Number: 877-593-4461
Homepage/Website: http://www.ShowerBay.com
Sponsor: Russell Simpkins
Most Common Modification: Portable Wheelchair Shower
Special Features: Shower Bay is a portable wheelchair shower that can be assembled in any room of the home without the need for an expensive and timely remodel
Helping Hands Senior Home Repair
Contact Person: Tara Ireland
Address: 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Email Address: volunteer@scvolunteercenter.org
Phone Number: 831-427-5070
Homepage/Website: http://www.scvolunteercenter.org
Established: 1996
Sponsor: Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz
Target Population: Low-Income Seniors
No. of Persons Served/Year: 100
No. of Paid Staff: Volunteers
Most Common Modification: Install Grab bars, smoke detectors and CO alarms, along with other minor house-hold repairs
Funding Sources: Senior Council
Special Features: Free Service for low-income seniors. Materials reimbursement requested.
Total Budget: $5,000
Is your organization Non-Profit?: Yes
Laird Home Solutions
Contact Person: Alyssa Bowser, OTR/L, CAPS
Agency Name or Parent Company: Laird Home Solutions
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Home Mod Occupational Therapist, Mobile Practitioner
Address: 234 Ross St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Email Address: lairdhomesolutions@gmail.com
Phone Number: 757-761-3113
Homepage/Website: https://lairdhomesolutions.com
Target Population: caregivers, older adults and those with disabilities looking to safely remain in their private residences
Services Provided:
- Refers to providers (e.g., Home modification program, occupational/physical therapists, funding sources)
- Participate in task forces/coalitions or planning activities with other agencies
- Occupational Therapy home safety evaluations, minor and major home modification planning and equipment recommendations within existing homes, design/build consultation for accessibility into new homes, client and caregiver training for use of equipment and modifications selected, collaboration with team of home modification and health professionals
Funding Source(s):
- Private Pay
- Private Pay, Medicare
Special Features: Free Initial Telehealth Assessment with Occupational Therapist/Owner
Santa Rosa, CA
Max-Ability Inc-Home Acess Solutions
Contact Person: Lee Kaufman
Address: 1275 Fourth St., Suite 304, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Email Address: ability@sonic.net
Phone Number: 800-577-1555
Fax: 707-575-3856
Homepage/Website: http://www.max-ability.com
Established: May-93
Director: Lee Kaufman
Target Population: Disabled, all ages
No. of Persons Served/Year: 250
No. of Paid Staff: 3
Most Common Modification: We provide special technologies that provide home access without major remodeling or relocation. Serving Northern California.
Funding Sources: Regional Center and private-pay.
Environmental: Yes
Simi Valley, CA
Liv-Ability, Independent Living Consultants
Contact Person: Sean Ahern P.T., E.C.H.M.
Address: 762 Twin Peaks Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Email Address: seanahern@liv-ability.com
Phone Number: 800-936-6251
Homepage/Website: https://www.livability.com/
Established: 12-Jan
Target Population: 65+ and people with disabilities
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Most Common Modification: Grab bars, ramps, barrier free showers, ADA approved pool lifts
Assessor: Sean Ahern P.T., E.C.H.M.
Special Features: We offer a complete assessment of both a client's physical ability as well as an environmental evaluation. Our goal is to improve your safetry and accessibility with your home.
Environmental: Yes
Sonora, CA
Minor Home Repair
Contact Person: Kristin Millhoff, Executive Director
Agency Name or Parent Company: Area 12 Agency on Aging
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Minor Home Repair
Address: 19074 Standard Rd., Ste A, Sonora, CA 95370
Email Address: gfox@area12.org
Phone Number: 209-532-6272
Homepage/Website: www.area12.org
Established: 2010
Target Population: 60+
No. of Persons Served/Year: 200
No. of Paid Staff: 3
Services Provided:
- Minor home modifications (e.g., grab bars, raised toilet seats, handheld showers, handrails, lever door handles)
- Participate in task forces/coalitions or planning activities with other agencies
- Integrate home modification or repairs within existing home and community-based and/or long-term care programs
- Partners with state or local non-profit home modification programs (e.g., Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, etc...)
Funding Source(s):
- Older Americans Act Title IIIB
Total Budget: $10,780
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Stanford, CA
Farewell To Falls-Stanford University Medical Center (California)
Contact Person: Ellen Corman
Address: 300 Pasteur Drive M/C 5898, Stanford, CA 94305
Email Address: Ecorman@Stanfordhealthcare.org
Phone Number: 650-724-9369
Homepage/Website: https://www.stanfordhealthcare.org/for-patients-visitors/farewell-to-falls.html
Established: 2005
Stockton, CA
Lifeworks-Acs, Inc.
Contact Person: Mendel Uychutin
Address: 1755 W. Hammer Lane Suite 1, Stockton, CA 95209
Email Address: muychutin@lifeworks-acs.com
Phone Number: 209-462-1598
Fax: 209-942-0294
Established: 2002
Target Population: developmental disabilities
No. of Persons Served/Year: 120
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Most Common Modification: Bathrooms, ramps, lifts, grab bars, related DME
Assessor: Mendel A. Uychutin
Funding Sources: Valley Mountain Regional Center
Special Features: We also specialize in custom seating and mobility equipment as well as other durable medical equipment related to home modification and escape deterrence options for clients with ASD and similar conditions
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Templeton, CA
HomeFree
Contact Person: Sara Messer ECHM, C0-Owner
Agency Name or Parent Company: Homefree: Solutions for Independent Living
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Sara Messer
Address: PO Box 697, Templeton, CA 93465
Email Address: sara@homefreesolutions.org
Phone Number: 805-303-4663
Homepage/Website: www.homefreesolutions.org
Established: 2020
Target Population: Older Adults, Any individual with accessibility barriers in home, Aging in Plce
No. of Persons Served/Year: 107
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Services Provided:
- Home assessments
- Refers to providers (e.g., Home modification program, occupational/physical therapists, funding sources)
- Raise consumer and/or professional awareness
- Advocacy for home modification policies and funding
- Participate in task forces/coalitions or planning activities with other agencies
- Integrate home modification or repairs within existing home and community-based and/or long-term care programs
- Partners with state or local non-profit home modification programs (e.g., Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, etc...)
Funding Source(s):
- City/County Housing and Community Development Department (e.g., Community Development Block Grants, HOME Block Grants)
- Weatherization Assistance Program/Department of Energy, State Housing Finance Agency (e.g., home modification loan programs)
- Local General and Millage Funds
- Private Pay
- Grant funds
- We work with some insurance companies and are increasing our funding sources regularly.
Special Features: We are occupational therapists who do the assessments and can work as liaison with healthcare workers, builders and homeowners.
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Home Free Solutions
Contact Person: Sara Messer, C0-Owner
Agency Name or Parent Company: Homefree: Solutions for Independent Living
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Sara Messer
Address: PO Box 697, Templeton, CA 93465
Email Address: sara@homefreesolutions.org
Phone Number: 805-303-4663
Homepage/Website: www.homefreesolutions.org
Established: 2020
Target Population: Older Adults, Any individual with accessibility barriers in home, Aging in Plce
No. of Persons Served/Year: 107
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Services Provided:
- Home assessments
- Refers to providers (e.g., Home modification program, occupational/physical therapists, funding sources)
- Raise consumer and/or professional awareness
- Advocacy for home modification policies and funding
- Participate in task forces/coalitions or planning activities with other agencies
- Integrate home modification or repairs within existing home and community-based and/or long-term care programs
- Partners with state or local non-profit home modification programs (e.g., Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, etc...)
Funding Source(s):
- City/County Housing and Community Development Department (e.g., Community Development Block Grants, HOME Block Grants)
- Weatherization Assistance Program/Department of Energy, State Housing Finance Agency (e.g., home modification loan programs)
- Local General and Millage Funds
- Private Pay
- Grant funds
- We work with some insurance companies and are increasing our funding sources regularly.
Special Features: We are occupational therapists who do the assessments and can work as liaison with healthcare workers, builders and homeowners.
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Thousand Oaks, CA
Home Remedies
Contact Person: Paul Furtaw
Address: 1250 Potter Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Email Address: paul@hmrem.com
Phone Number: 805-492-4689
Established: 1997
Target Population: over 60-transitional patients
No. of Persons Served/Year: 300
Funding Sources: some grant funds through the Ventura County Area Ageny on Aging, and private pay
Special Features: Most of what Home Remedies does is for the benefit of the caregiver which is more often a spouse.
Is your organization Non-Profit?: No
Van Nuys, CA
San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council
Contact Person: Ron Carriera
Address: 13300 Victory Boulevard, Suite 354., Van Nuys, CA 91401
Email Address: VICADMIN@vic-la.org
Phone Number: 818-880-4842
Fax: 818-880-6011
Sponsor: LA Housing Department Handyworker Program
Special Features: Service area: E ast San Fernando Valley.
Venice, CA
Venice Community Housing Corporation
Contact Person: Anne Murphy
Address: 720 Rose Avenue Venice, Venice, CA 90291
Phone Number: 310-399-4100
Fax: 310-399-1130
Homepage/Website: http://www.vchcorp.org
Established: 1988
Target Population: Low-income, over 62 years of age, or disabled homeowners.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 95%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 140
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Most Common Modification: Grab bars, railing, ramps, and painting.
Assessor: Social workers or case managers
Providers Education/Training: Yes
Funding Sources: CDBG
Cost to Client: Free
Ventura, CA
Elderhelp In-Home Supportive Services
Contact Person: Brian Murphy, Fiscal and Contracts Manager
Agency Name or Parent Company: Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Elderhelp In-home Supportive Services
Address: 646 County Square Dr., Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93003
Email Address: BRIAN.MURPHY@VENTURA.ORG
Phone Number: 805-477-7315
Homepage/Website: vcaaa.org
Established: 1980
Target Population: Ages 65+
No. of Persons Served/Year: 154
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Services Provided:
- Minor home modifications (e.g., grab bars, raised toilet seats, handheld showers, handrails, lever door handles)
- Refers to providers (e.g., Home modification program, occupational/physical therapists, funding sources)
- Participate in task forces/coalitions or planning activities with other agencies
Funding Source(s):
- Older Americans Act Title IIIB
- Older Americans Act Title IIIE
Special Features: We provide client assessments and refer clients to other services as needed. Additi0nally, our staff are trained to refer clients to APS if needed.
Total Budget: $55,391 ((only for services provided - no staff costs included)
Is your organization Non-Profit?: yes
Walnut Creek, CA
Contra Costa Fall Prevention Program
Contact Person:
Most Common Modification: The Fall Prevention Program of Contra Costa County strives to reduce deaths, preventable injuries, and loss of independence associated with falls of seniors and persons with disabilities. The program provides educational support and home safety repairs. Occupational Therapists conduct home assessments to reduce fall risk and the program makes the modifications. The OT then performs a reassessment to determine if the changes are helping the consumer
Watts, CA
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Contact Person: Ferman Moore
Address: 10950 S. Central Ave., Watts, CA 90059
Email Address: wlcac09@gmail.com
Phone Number: 323-563-5639
Homepage/Website: http://www.wlcac.org
Sponsor: LA County Handyworker Programs
Most Common Modification: Ramps and grab bars.
Type of Services: Painting and minor home repair.
Cost to Client: Free
Westminster, CA
Housing Rehabilitation Program & Mobile Home Grants
Contact Person: Roethlisberger Jennifer
Address: 8200 Westminister Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683
Email Address: jenniferr@ci.westminister.ca.us
Phone Number: 714-373-4684
Fax: 714-898-8215
Sponsor: City of Westminister
Most Common Modification: Home modifications and repairs.
Whittier, CA
Veterans In Community Service
Contact Person: Margaret Rodriquez
Address: 8644 Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606
Phone Number: 562-204-0529
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 35%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 75 homes
Most Common Modification: Painting, faucets, home repairs, doors, and windows.
Type of Assessment: Functional
Assessor: Foreman
Funding Sources: CDBG
Special Features: First come, first serve basis.
Total Budget: $200,000
Community Resource Center
Contact Person: Monica Silva
Address: 10750 Laurel Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605
Phone Number: 562-946-2425
Target Population: Home owner living in first district.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 50%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 20
No. of Paid Staff: 4
Most Common Modification: Painting, plumbing, and window replacements.
Total Budget: County of Los Angeles
Cost to Client: Free
Wilmington, CA
Los Angeles Housing Department Handyworker Program
Contact Person: Maggie Flores
Address: 239 North Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744
Phone Number: 310-513-7800
Fax: 310-549-0055
Established: 1977
Target Population: Senior or permanently disabled homeowners with middle to low incomes.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 90%
No. of Persons Served/Year: 84
No. of Paid Staff: 5
Most Common Modification: Windows, ramps and grab bars.
Assessor: Home Rehabilitation Specialist
Special Features: Service Area: Harbor
Total Budget: HUD of Los Angeles
Cost to Client: Free
This project was supported, in part, by grant number HHS-2018-ACL-AOA-HMOD-0308 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.
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