Support at Home
Home Safety Reviews

Occupational Therapy Home Safety Assessments to Reduce Falls & Support Independence

At Forbes Care, our Support at Home Occupational Therapists provide comprehensive Home Safety Reviews to help older adults live safely, confidently, and independently in their own homes.

A Home Safety Review focuses on identifying falls risks, environmental hazards, and access barriers, and recommending practical solutions that improve safety while supporting independence and reablement.

What Is a Home Safety Review?

A Home Safety Review is an in-home Occupational Therapy assessment that looks at how a person moves through and uses their home environment.

Our Occupational Therapists assess:

  • Mobility and balance risks
  • Transfers (bed, chair, toilet, shower)
  • Access into and around the home
  • Lighting, flooring, and trip hazards
  • Safety during daily activities

The outcome is a clear, practical plan to reduce risk and support ongoing independence.

Common Recommendations from a Home Safety Review

Falls Prevention & Monitoring

  • Personal alarms and falls pendants
  • Advanced falls detection alarms
  • Emergency response systems

Lighting & Visibility

  • Motion-activated lights
  • Improved internal and external lighting
  • Visual contrast strategies for steps and transitions

Access & Entry to the Home

  • Threshold ramps
  • Safe access pathways
  • Handrails and grab rails at entry points

Bathroom & Internal Safety

  • Grab rails
  • Non-slip surfaces
  • Shower and toilet safety equipment
  • Safer layout recommendations

All recommendations are clinically justified, cost-effective, and aligned with Support at Home funding guidelines.

Reablement-Focused Safety Support

At Forbes Care, safety is not about doing things for people — it’s about helping them keep doing things safely themselves.

Our Home Safety Reviews focus on:

  • Reducing falls risk
  • Building confidence with movement
  • Supporting independence in daily routines
  • Minimising the need for higher-level care

Who Are Home Safety Reviews Suitable For?

Home Safety Reviews are ideal for people who:

  • Have had a recent fall or near-fall
  • Are feeling less steady on their feet
  • Are transitioning home from hospital
  • Have changes in mobility, balance, vision, or strength
  • Want to proactively reduce risks at home

Why Choose Forbes Care?

  • AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapists
  • Extensive experience across Support at Home, Aged Care and Veterans’ services
  • Clear, practical recommendations focused on safety and independence
  • Timely reports for care providers and families
  • Services across Gympie, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and North Brisbane

Book a Support at Home Safety Review

If you or someone you support would benefit from a Home Safety Review, our Occupational Therapists are here to help.

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To book an appointment with an occupational therapist, please call 07 5220 8909 or submit a referral form below.

General Practitioners can send referrals to:
Email: hello@forbes.care
Fax: 07 5302 6482
Address: Shop 15/102 Burnett St, Buderim

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