AgingAuthority Planning Resources
Free Aging-in-Place Tools & Calculators
Use practical assessments and cost calculators to examine home-safety concerns, consider possible modifications, and plan your next steps with greater clarity.
- No cost to use
- Clear, practical questions
- Personalized guidance or estimates
Choose the right tool
Choose an assessment when you want to better understand possible safety concerns in a specific area or across the home.
Choose a calculator when you want an early estimate of a likely project cost range for planning and comparison.
Understand safety concerns
Safety Assessments
Answer a short set of practical questions to identify conditions that may deserve a closer look and organize sensible next steps.
Home Remodeling Cost & Project Planner
Plan a home modification project, estimate a preliminary budget range, and choose a focused version for the area you want to remodel first.
Project-specific planner versions
Choose a specific area
Already know where you want to begin? Open the planner for a specific project area. Each option asks questions about the work you are considering and helps you prepare a project brief.
Plan potential costs
Cost Calculators
Build an early planning estimate based on project details and selected features. Actual contractor quotes may vary by home, location, materials, and installation needs.
Stairlift Cost Calculator
Estimate a stairlift cost range using the staircase type, installation details, and features you select.
Bathroom Safety Modifications Cost Calculator
Combine selected bathroom safety upgrades to form a more realistic starting budget for your plans.
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Wheelchair Ramp Cost Calculator
Create an estimated range from the entrance layout, ramp needs, materials, and core project details.
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How the tools can help
- Notice conditions you may want to examine more closely.
- Organize home-modification priorities before taking action.
- Prepare for conversations with family members or professionals.
- Develop an early understanding of possible cost ranges.
How it works
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Choose the tool that matches your current question.
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Answer a few practical questions about the home or project.
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Review your personalized result or preliminary estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are AgingAuthority’s tools free to use?
Yes. The assessments and calculators listed on this page are available at no cost.
Which tool should I start with?
Start with the full Home Safety Assessment for a broad view. If one area already concerns you, choose its focused version. Use a calculator when you are planning a specific modification and want an early cost range.
Are the assessment results a professional home inspection?
No. They provide educational planning guidance and may help you recognize concerns to discuss or examine further.
Are calculator estimates exact quotes?
No. They are preliminary planning ranges. An on-site contractor quote can account for local labor, materials, measurements, structural conditions, and permit needs.
Can I use more than one tool?
Yes. Each tool addresses a different planning question, so you can use any combination that fits the areas or projects you are considering.
How long do the tools take?
The focused assessment options take under a minute, most calculators take about two minutes, and the full Home Safety Assessment takes approximately three minutes.
Begin with your most immediate question
You do not need to evaluate everything at once. Choose the tool most closely connected to the concern you are considering now, review the result, and use it to make the next conversation or planning step more focused.
These tools provide general educational guidance and preliminary estimates. They do not replace a professional home safety assessment, medical advice, or a licensed contractor’s on-site evaluation or quote.