Home safety planning helps individuals and families understand how their home supports safety and everyday living. During an in-home visit, we review how the home is used and provide clear, personalized guidance so you can make informed decisions about potential safety improvements.

Contractors focus on installation and remodeling. That's a different job than what we do. Before you hire anyone or spend money on modifications, you need to know what actually needs to change — and why. A contractor has opinions. Paige Denny, Doctor of Physical Therapy, has answers grounded in 15 years of home health experience and clinical training in how people actually move through their homes. That's not a knock on contractors — it's a different service entirely. We tell you what to do. They do it.

Home safety planning is helpful for anyone who wants to improve safety and confidence at home. Many clients are planning to age in place, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting expert guidance before making changes to their home.

No. Stay At Home Texas provides guidance, planning, and recommendations focused on the home environment. Our services are educational and advisory in nature and do not include medical treatment or therapy services.

During the visit, we review how key areas of the home are used — such as entrances, bathrooms, kitchens, and other frequently used spaces. We identify environmental factors that may affect safety and create a personalized plan with practical recommendations you can review at your own pace.

Contractors focus on installation and remodeling. Our role is to provide independent guidance before any work begins. We help you understand what changes make sense so you can move forward confidently — without sales pressure.

No. We do not install products or complete remodeling work. Our focus is on guidance and planning. If you choose to move forward with modifications, you may work with a contractor of your choice or request referrals.

Recommendations are based on how the space is used, safety considerations, and the overall layout of the home. Proper placement matters, and the goal is to recommend solutions that provide real support where it is most helpful.

You receive a personalized Home Safety Plan that outlines clear recommendations and practical next steps. Some clients start with small improvements, while others use the plan as a roadmap for future changes.

No. Every recommendation is optional. Home safety planning is designed to help you understand your options so you can make decisions that fit your priorities and budget.

Stay At Home Texas is led by Paige Denny, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 15 years of home health experience and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. Most people offering home safety advice are contractors or salespeople. Paige is a clinician. She evaluates how you actually move through your home and identifies what will make a real difference — not what's easiest to install or most profitable to sell. That clinical layer is what separates our guidance from everything else available in Houston.

Fall prevention starts with understanding how your home environment contributes to safety. Common risk factors include poor lighting, bathroom hazards, uneven surfaces, and lack of proper support in key areas like showers and stairs.

In Houston homes, layout differences, older construction, and environmental conditions can all impact safety. Identifying these risks early allows you to make meaningful changes before an accident happens.

A home safety consultation can help you understand exactly what changes will improve safety based on your specific home and needs.