Aging-in-place home modifications

Aging-in-place remodeling changes your home so you can keep living in it safely and comfortably as your needs change. Parsons plans and builds these updates for homeowners in the Portland metro area and SW Washington, from walk-in showers and grab bars to wider doorways and storage within easy reach. The aim is a house that works for you and still feels like home.

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Line drawing of an accessible bathroom with a walk-in shower, bench and grab bars

Common aging-in-place modifications

Small changes in the right places make daily routines easier. These are the ones we plan most often into a remodel.

Low-threshold showers

Walk-in showers with little or no curb, a built-in bench and a hand shower you can use seated.

Grab bars and blocking

Grab bars at the toilet, tub and shower, plus wall blocking so more can be added later.

Wider doorways and clear paths

Room to move with a walker or wheelchair between the rooms you use every day.

Lever handles

Lever door handles and faucets that are easier on the hands than round knobs.

Storage within reach

Pull-out shelves, drawers in place of low cabinets and counters at a comfortable height, built in our shop.

Better lighting

Brighter task lighting and lit paths to the bathroom at night.

When to start planning for aging in place

The best time is before you need it. If you are already remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, a low-threshold shower, wall blocking or a wider door is easier to fold into that project than to add as a separate one later.

Planning for a parent? Bring them to the in-home visit so the plan fits the person who will live with it every day.

How we plan modifications around you

Every household is different, so we start with how you move through your home today.

Our Process

Walk the house together

At the in-home visit we go room by room and note what is hard now and what may get harder.

Design that does not look clinical

We render the changes in 3D so you can see safety features that match the rest of the house.

Shop-built storage

Our shop builds cabinets and pull-outs at heights that suit the people living there.

Permits and a tidy site

We pull permits, seal the work area and clean up every day, which matters when someone at home moves carefully.

Follow-up

We walk the finished space with you and stay in touch as your needs change.

Showers and storage from our portfolio

Walk-in showers with benches and storage that is easy to reach, from Parsons projects in Beaverton and Tualatin. Ask how similar details could work in your home.

See Our Work

Large tiled walk-in shower with a built-in bench, rain head and mosaic band — Walk-in showerBeaverton

Walk-in shower with a black rain head and hand shower — Walk-in showerTualatin

Corner glass shower next to a freestanding tub and wood stool — Shower and tubTualatin

Deep kitchen drawer with a built-in knife block and utensil dividers — Kitchen storageBeaverton

Questions about aging-in-place remodeling

Questions about licensing, warranty, scheduling or where we work are on our main FAQ page.

Read the FAQ

What is aging-in-place design?

It is remodeling that lets you stay in your own home as your mobility or health changes. It covers safer bathrooms, easier entries and doorways, reachable storage and better lighting.

How do I make my bathroom aging-in-place friendly?

Common changes are a low-threshold or curbless shower, a built-in bench, a hand shower, grab bars, a comfort-height toilet and slip-resistant flooring. We look at your bathroom and recommend what fits.

Can aging-in-place updates look good?

Yes. Grab bars come in finishes that match your fixtures, benches can be tiled to match the shower and pull-outs hide inside regular cabinets. Our 3D renderings show the look before we build.