In-Home Fall Risk Assessments in NC

NC Live Safe – Home Fall Risk Assessments

Falls in the home are one of the most common and serious safety risks — especially for older adults. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in four adults age 65 and older falls each year, making falls the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in this age group.

Every year in the U.S., over 40,000 older adults die as a result of unintentional falls, and millions more are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries.
Falls often happen inside the home — studies show that around 75–80% of falls among adults 65+ happen at home, including on stairs, in bedrooms, and in bathrooms.
Falling once also doubles the chance of falling again, making early risk identification and mitigation critical.

These statistics highlight that falls aren’t just common — they can lead to serious injury, loss of independence, long hospital stays, and even death.

That’s where NC Live Safe’s fall risk assessments make a difference. By identifying specific hazards in the home — like poor lighting, uneven floors, lack of grab bars, loose rugs, or unsafe stairways — it becomes possible to tailor solutions that reduce those risks before a fall happens.

Rough to Finish then delivers those solutions: from installing proper lighting, handrails, and non-slip flooring to adjusting thresholds and improving transitions, we turn risk assessments into real, lasting safety improvements — helping homes be safer, more accessible, and more comfortable for all ages.

NC Live Safe, founded by Aleta and Scott McCleskey, provides professional in-home fall risk assessments to identify safety hazards and reduce the risk of injury. Based on these evaluations, Rough to Finish delivers practical, high-quality modifications — from handrails and lighting to flooring and accessibility upgrades — helping make your home safer, more secure, and built to support independent living. We use a clinical eye for safety and a contractor’s understanding of construction.

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