The Falls Assessment
Where every prevention plan starts.
One in three seniors falls every year. Most of those falls are preventable — but only if you know where the risks are. The Haven at Home Falls Assessment brings a physiotherapist and PSW into your home together to find every risk, design a personalized plan, and give you something most families never have: a clear picture of what needs to change before something goes wrong.
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The Falls Assessment
Licensed professionals · Toronto & GTA
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Is this right for you?
Every family's situation is different. If any of these sound familiar, you don't have to figure it out alone — we can help.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What the assessment covers
Balance Assessment
We use the Berg Balance Scale — the clinical gold standard — to measure your loved one's balance and falls risk. We also assess gait (how they walk), their stride pattern, and any compensatory habits that signal risk.
Strength & Mobility Testing
Weak legs and poor core stability are primary fall causes. We assess lower body strength, functional mobility, and the ability to recover from balance disruptions — all in your home environment.
Medication Review
Around 40% of falls in seniors are medication-related. Certain blood pressure drugs, sedatives, antihistamines, and diuretics significantly increase falls risk. We review the full medication list and flag any combinations or timing issues worth discussing with the prescribing physician.
Home Hazard Assessment
A PSW walks every room of the home — bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, stairs, entryways. Loose rugs. Poor lighting. Furniture in tight paths. No grab bars where they're needed. We document every hazard and prioritize what to fix first.
Your Written Plan
You don't leave with a vague conversation. You leave with a written Stay Safe at Home Plan — specific recommendations, prioritized by risk level, with clear next steps. We can share this with your GP, specialist, or anyone else on your care team.
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THE PROCESS
What to expect on assessment day
We arrive together
A physiotherapist and a PSW come to your home at a scheduled time. Expect 60–90 minutes for a thorough assessment.
We work through the assessment
The physiotherapist leads the clinical balance and mobility testing while the PSW conducts the home walkthrough. We explain what we're doing as we go.
We debrief with you
Before we leave, we walk you through the key findings — what we found, what it means, and what we recommend.
You receive your written plan
Within 24–48 hours, you receive a written Stay Safe at Home Plan with all findings and prioritized recommendations.
LET'S TALK
Book your Falls Assessment
A comprehensive in-home visit. A written plan. The clearest picture you've ever had of what keeps your loved one safe at home. Book today — we can usually schedule within the week.
- We'll ask about your loved one's needs and daily routine
- We'll explain your care options and what they cost
- We'll answer every question you have — no sales pitch
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