What is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)?

A CAPS designation is a professional certification from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). It trains specialists in the specific needs of older adults and people with disabilities, combining clinical knowledge of aging with home construction expertise. Ace Access Homes is CAPS-certified.

What areas does Ace Access Homes serve?

We serve homeowners throughout Southern California including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Burbank, and surrounding communities in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

How much does a home accessibility modification cost?

Costs vary depending on the scope of work. Simple modifications like grab bar installation may cost a few hundred dollars, while larger projects like stairlift installation or a walk-in shower conversion typically range from $3,500 to $18,000 or more. Every project begins with a Home Safety Assessment conducted by a CAPS-certified specialist, followed by a written proposal with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

What is the Home Safety Assessment and how much does it cost?

The Home Safety Assessment is a clinical-style audit of the home conducted by a CAPS-certified specialist. It includes a room-by-room walkthrough, observation of how the homeowner moves through the space, and a written Home Safety Prescription that the homeowner keeps regardless of whether work proceeds. The flat fee is $329, and it is often waived for homeowners referred by existing clients or local healthcare partners.

Is Ace Access Homes licensed and insured?

Yes. Ace Access Homes is fully licensed and insured in California under License #1087045. Our team is trained to work safely in occupied homes and holds the CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) credential from the NAHB.

Do you accept VA benefits for home modifications?

Yes. We work with veterans and their families on home accessibility projects funded through VA HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations), SHA (Special Home Adaptation), and SAH (Specially Adapted Housing) grants. We help navigate the VA paperwork process and coordinate directly with your VA doctor and local Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) office.

Do you work with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and hospital discharge planners?

Yes. We partner with OTs, PTs, hospital discharge planners, and case managers to support patient transitions home. We do not pay referral fees — consistent with clinical ethics codes and federal anti-kickback statutes. Patients referred by clinical partners receive a waived Home Safety Assessment fee. More information is available on our Refer a Client page.

Clinically Driven. Design Inspired.

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Home You Built.

We help seniors and other clients with home modifications for aging-in-place and accessibility. Ace Access Homes is a licensed California contractor led by a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, so the recommendation and the installation come from the same place.

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On a hospital discharge timeline? Call or text (805) 500-0801.

We assess your entire home and build around your specific challenges.

Service 01

Stairlift, Ramp & Lift Installation

Curved stairlift with landing and railing in a Thousand Oaks home

Indoor stairlift with folded rail and landing in a Westlake Village home

Indoor stairlift with landing in a Camarillo home

Whole-home movement, including entry points. Every room stays accessible without requiring a move. We pair stairlifts and ramps with bathroom safety as part of one integrated plan.

Stairlifts • Wheelchair ramps • Vertical platform lifts • Door widening

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Service 02

Bathroom Safety & Grab Bar Installation

Walk-in shower with brass fixtures and patterned tile

Accessible walk-in shower with panel walls and safety grab bars

Finished walk-in shower with modern fixtures

The highest-risk room in the home. We reduce fall risk with grab bars, walk-in showers, and toilet support that look architectural, not institutional.

Walk-in showers • Grab bars • Toilet support • Slip-resistant flooring

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Service 03

Kitchen Accessibility & Daily Living Upgrades

Kitchen accessibility and daily living upgrades in the Conejo Valley

High-use spaces made easier to navigate. Kitchen accessibility modifications reduce strain and fall risk, and work best alongside mobility and bathroom upgrades.

Accessible cabinetry • Pull-down shelving • Lever hardware • Lighting

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I'm not lying awake wondering if tonight's the night I get that call. Dad is safe, and our whole family can breathe again.

After Dad's second fall in three months, Paul came within 48 hours of my first call. No sales pitch, just walked through the house with us. They installed a stairlift and redid the master bathroom in about a week.

Stephen W. Thousand Oaks • April 2026

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Tell us what you need and we will call you within one business day to set it up.

On a hospital discharge timeline? Call (805) 500-0801.

Free Virtual Home Safety Check	$329 In-Person Home Safety Assessment
The review happens by phone or video, from anywhere.	A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist walks the home with you in person and measures your comfortable reach, height, and grip.
You receive your written Home Safety Check Findings, with every risk ranked by urgency.	You receive the complete Home Safety Report, suitable for family, physicians, and grant applications.
There is no visit, and no one will pitch you.	Clients of our clinical partners receive it at no charge.
Learn about the free Check	Book the In-Home Assessment

More than just an accessibility contractor.

Our Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist credential is issued by the National Association of Home Builders and requires clinical coursework on how falls happen and how a home either protects or endangers the people living in it.

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists

We're trained on what works for an aging body, not just what's profitable to sell.

Trained for aging-in-place needs, not just sales.

Whole-Home Approach

Most contractors sell single products. We plan across the whole home: one specialist, one written plan, one team for stairs, bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways.

One specialist, one plan, every room.

Local, Owner-Operated

No 1-800 number. You speak directly with the founder, not a call center. Based in Westlake Village, serving Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, west to Los Angeles.

No 1-800 number. You speak directly with us.

30-Day Fit Guarantee

Everything we install is positioned for the person who will use it. If anything does not fit right in daily use, we return and adjust it at no charge within 30 days of installation. Our installation workmanship is warranted in writing for one year.

If it does not fit right, we adjust it free within 30 days.

The Ace Access Approach.

Every recommendation is built from how you actually move through your home, and we suggest the smallest set of changes that will make the biggest difference.

1A Careful Look

A free Home Safety Check by phone or video, or a free In-Home Estimate if you already know the project.
2A Customized Plan

A transparent proposal with clear pricing and timelines, and nothing more than the home needs.
3Professional Installation

Our technicians handle every installation with care, and we stay available long after the work is done.
4The 30-Day Fit Guarantee

If anything does not fit right in daily use, we return and adjust it at no charge within 30 days of installation.

Cities we serve.

We serve homeowners across Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, west to Los Angeles, and we take on select projects in Santa Barbara. Select your city to learn more about our local services.

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Ventura County

Los Angeles Area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

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