National Directory: District of Columbia
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Home Modification Providers by City
This section contains listings of home modification providers in District of Columbia. Search by city or keyword.
Washington, DC
Living Solutions Home Modification Services
Contact Person: Kate Tulenko
Address: 1436 Oak St, Washington, DC 20010
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone Number: 202-460-9919
Fax: 202-518-0039
Target Population: Seniors and people with disabilities
No. of Persons Served/Year: 150
No. of Paid Staff: 2
Special Features: In addition to Home Mods, Livig Solutions provides Independent Living Plans, a comprehensive evaluation of the client's lifestyle and home with recommendations on home mods, services, and referrals for independent living.
Washington , DC
HandyPro of Washington DC Metropolitan
Contact Person: Melissa Bressler, Outreach Manager
Agency Name or Parent Company: HandyPro International
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: HandyPro of Washington DC Metropolitan
Address: 10411 Motor City Dr #750, Bethesda, MD 20817, Washington , DC 20814
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone Number: 3019609830
Homepage/Website: handyprowdc.com
Established: Our local franchise was established in Jan 2014
Partnerships: DwellAssured
Target Population: All persons (children, adults, seniors) that would like to improve the safety of their homes or experiencing a short or long term illness, injury or condition impacting their current accessibility and independence.
No. of Paid Staff: 6
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)
- 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
- 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):
- State Funded In-Home Service Program
- State and/or local tax programs (e.g., state sales tax rebates, local tax credits)
- Private Pay
- Fundraising
- Grant funds
Special Features: Free consultations - 1 yr service warranty (in addition to a manufactures warranty, if applicable) - Employs an occupational therapist - Employs CEAC certified engineer
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Washington, DC
Safe At Home Program For District Seniors
Contact Person:
Address: 500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Email Address: [email protected]
Homepage/Website: https://www.dcoa.dc.gov/featured-content/safe-at-home
Most Common Modification: District of Columbia Office on Aging (DCOA) and the Department ofHousing and Community Development work with contractors through(CSBG) to offer Safe at Home. Administered by Home Care Partners, aDCOA grantee, Safe at Home helps older adults and residents livingwith disabilities age in place. It provides preventative adaptations toreduce the risk of falls in the homes of qualifying seniors and adults withdisabilities.
Services/Modifications Provided: Safe at Home is available to seniors ages 60and older, and persons living with a disabilityages 18-59. Eligible households will receiveaccessibility adaptation grants up to $10,000to cover equipment and labor costs
District of Columbia Department of Aging and Community Living
Contact Person: Ronald Flowers, Research and Grants Management Analyst
Agency Name or Parent Company: District of Columbia Department of Aging and Community Living
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Ronald Flowers
Address: 500 K St., NE, Washington, DC 20032
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone Number: 202.535.1417
Homepage/Website: DACL.dc.gov
Established: 2017
Target Population: Senior age 60+
No. of Persons Served/Year: 1160
No. of Paid Staff: 8
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)
- Home assessments
- Refers to providers (e.g., Home modification program, occupational/physical therapists, funding sources)
- 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):
- State General Revenues
Total Budget: $6,500,000.00
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
Washington, DC, DC
Living at Home
Contact Person: Tori Goldhammer, Occupational Therapist
Agency Name or Parent Company: Living at Home Consultations
Name of Home Modification Program / Resource: Living at Home
Address: 315 G St. NE #304, Washington, DC, DC 20002
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone Number: 202-642-6309
Homepage/Website: www.lahconsultations.com
Established: 2008
Target Population: All ages
No. of Persons Served/Year: 250
No. of Paid Staff: 1
Services Provided:
- Home assessments
- 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):
- Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver
- Private Pay
Is your organization Non-Profit?: no
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