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Fall risk checklist

FALL RISK ASSESSMENT FIELD CHECKLIST CLIENT: ____________ DATE: ____________ TECH: ____________ APPROACH (STREET → FRONT DOOR) ☐ Cracked/uneven walkway ☐ Loose ...

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What this walkthrough covers

A fall risk walkthrough that starts at the street and finishes at the rear exit. Every area below is checked and anything found is written down for you.

01

Approach (street to front door)

  • Cracked/uneven walkway
  • Loose pavers / shifting surface
  • Slip hazards (ice, water, algae)
  • Poor lighting
  • Obstructions (hoses, decor, growth)
  • Uneven step height
  • Missing/loose handrail
SM Senior Home Services, approach (street to front door), part of What this walkthrough covers
02

Entry (front door)

  • Uneven/high step
  • No/unstable handrail
  • Slippery surface
  • Raised threshold
  • Door difficult to open
  • Poor lighting
SM Senior Home Services, entry (front door), part of What this walkthrough covers
03

Interior, walk paths

  • Loose rugs / no backing
  • Cords across paths
  • Clutter in walkways
  • Tight/narrow spacing
  • Slippery flooring
  • Uneven transitions
SM Senior Home Services, interior, walk paths, part of What this walkthrough covers
04

Lighting

  • Dim areas
  • No night lighting
  • Switches hard to reach
  • Burnt out bulbs
SM Senior Home Services, lighting, part of What this walkthrough covers
05

Stairs (if applicable)

  • No/loose handrail
  • Uneven steps
  • Slippery/worn treads
  • Poor lighting
SM Senior Home Services, stairs (if applicable), part of What this walkthrough covers
06

Bathroom

  • No grab bars
  • Slippery tub/shower
  • No non-slip mats
  • Water on floor
  • High tub step
  • Low toilet
SM Senior Home Services, bathroom, part of What this walkthrough covers
07

Bedroom

  • Clutter near bed
  • No clear path
  • Bed height issue
  • No reachable light
An older couple dancing together in a bright bedroom beside a low bed, with sheer curtains and a clear wood floor
08

Kitchen

  • Slippery floor
  • Cluttered paths
  • Items out of reach
  • Unsafe step stool use
An older couple dancing in a spacious kitchen with a blue island, glass-front cabinets and a wide wood floor
09

Rear exit

  • Uneven/damaged steps
  • No handrail
  • Slippery surface
  • Poor lighting
  • Obstructed path
SM Senior Home Services, rear exit, part of What this walkthrough covers
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