Home Safety Resources:
Safety Checklist from the CDC (PDF)
SSM Health Medical Equipment
4639 Hammersley Road
Madison, WI 53711
(800) 924-2273
https://www.homehealthunited.org/home-medical-equipment
All our retail stores have an extensive supply of home medical equipment and supplies to assist patients and caregivers with treatments and care as well as increase mobility, safety, independence and comfort.
SSM Health Voicecare (Personal Emergency Response System)
4639 Hammersley Road
Madison, WI 53711
(855) 332-6882
https://www.ssmhealth.com/health-at-home/community-health-resources/voicecare
Subscribers wear a pendant, and in the event of a fall or other emergency, pressing the activator button will alert monitoring personnel who will contact the subscriber to ensure they are safe, or will contact other designated emergency responders as needed. VoiceCare gives subscribers and their loved ones peace of mind knowing help is available with the push of a button.
Independent Living, Inc. Home Safety Modification
606 North Segoe Rd.
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 268-9643
http://www.independentlivinginc.org/home-safety-modification.html
Independent Living administers grants on behalf of the City of Madison and Dane County that may cover some home modification expenses for qualified individuals. Information is available by contacting Jenny, our In-Home Services Manager. Another option for coverage may be available from your health insurance provider or long-term care policy provider. Please contact your insurer for details.
Meriter Home Health
2180 W Beltline Hwy
Madison, WI 53713
(608)417-3770
http://www.meriter.com/services/home-health
Offers a wide range of equipment and supplies designed to help individuals maintain their independence including home safety devices, daily living aids, bathroom safety devices, toileting aids, respiratory aids, CPAP, BIPAP, oxygen, apnea monitors, wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility devices, transfer devices, ceiling lift systems, stair lifts, platform lifts, lift chairs, hospital beds, pressure reducing support services, and Lifeline personal emergency response systems.
S.A.F.E. at Home
4639 Hammersley Road
Madison, WI 53711
(608)223-7970
https://www.homehealthunited.org/community-health-services/safe-at-home
The program provides an initial in-home safety assessment, then six months of follow-up by a Medical Social Worker. After six months the participant is discharged from the program.
SAFE at Home Provides:
- A basic home safety assessment
- Review of medications by a pharmacist
- Safety aids including a free pill box and night light
- Home safety recommendations
- Additional information about community fall prevention resources
Supporting Active Independent Lives (SAIL)
Oakwood Village University Woods Campus
6209 Mineral Point Road #210
Madison, WI 53705
(608)230-4321
www.sailtoday.org
Supporting Active Independent Lives (SAIL) is a vibrant non-profit membership organization of people 55+ who reside in the Dane county area. SAIL members wish to remain active, independent, in their own homes, and socially connected, and have found that navigating the many changes brought on by age is much easier with the resources offered by SAIL. Membership includes referrals to pre-screened service providers, discounted emergency pendants, daily automated check-in service, house checks, shredding services, wellness services, social events and clubs, member-helping-member volunteer opportunities, discounts to Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) programs, Home Health United medical equipment, quarterly mattress flipping and other member perks!
Stoughton Hospital Lifeline
900 Ridge Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608)873-2372
https://stoughtonhealth.com/other-services/life-assist-medical-alert-systems-2/
Lifeline is an in-home emergency response system offered by Stoughton Hospital. Lifeline enables senior citizens, people with physical disabilities and others who may need extra assistance, to maintain independence by providing a simple and proven method of calling for help.
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
(available to veterans who qualify-contact your VA physician)
Adaptive Remodeling Solutions
6200 Sylvan Ln
Monona, WI 53716
(608)234-7440
http://www.adaptiveremodelingsolutions.com
Adaptive Remodeling Solutions, LLC work to provide older adults and individuals with special needs with the home remodeling solutions that they need to remain independent. This includes remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, and other home modifications that make a home more accessible.
Accessibility Plus
125 Garnet Ln.
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 335-6779
http://www.accessibilityplusonline.com
Accessibility Plus is focused exclusively on making the home a safer place for individuals who are physically challenged due to a disability or aging. Our in-home safety assessments and home safety modification services are provided by an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
Project Home
3841 Kipp St.
Madison, WI 53718
(608)246-3737
Makes home repairs, accessibility modifications and energy improvements to make homes healthier, safer and to ease the financial burden of high energy bills for people who are struggling financially.
Chartwell Midwest Wisconsin
Home Medical Equipment and Supplies
2030 Pinehurst Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 203-2273
http://www.uwhealth.org/homecare/home-medical-equipment-and-supplies/11177
Home Medical Equipment & Supplies services include:
- Oxygen (concentrators, liquid and portables)
- Sleep disorder evaluations and equipment
- Home ventilators
- Infant apnea monitors
- Home beds and patient lifts
- Mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, canes,
crutches, etc.) - Home medical supplies
- Caregiver education programs
- Clinical consultation and training
- Clinical respiratory services
- 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service