Design your home so you’ll never have to leave.

Aging in Place

The shower is roll in, extra studs in walls for future grab bars and 36” wide doors.

Staying in the home you love

Finding the right living solution for people that are aging can be difficult and overwhelming. Often staying in the current home isn’t safe or practical, and loved ones don’t have homes designed to fit the needs of older family members. Whelan Builders specializes in making these realistic options.

We design and build spaces that are adaptive for aging relatives so that they can live in place, while providing the security and privacy that they want and need. We customize the space with both current and potential future needs in mind. This includes one-level living, open spaces for wheelchair or hospital bed use, and accessibility that allows for visiting and caretaking, while still offering the privacy, personal space and independent living that is desired.

We can work with current unused space in your home, build a home addition, or build a separate in-law suite on your property. Our team understands that each situation is unique, and that this decision might come with many emotions. That’s where our experience comes in. We listen to your needs, offering ideas and solutions you may not know existed, and guide you through the process from start to finish.

Ellie’s Pro Tip

Consider moving aging parents into a new place before their health deteriorates. Research shows that moving becomes more difficult, especially for patients with cognitive problems, after a decline in memory or health.