Home Safety & Aging-in-Place Modifications in Lincoln, NE
A local guide to making your home safer for the years ahead — walk-in showers, ramps, grab bars, and wider doorways — plus the Lincoln contractors and funding programs that make it possible.
Most older adults want to stay in their own homes — and the right modifications make that possible and safe. Whether you're converting a tub to a walk-in shower, adding a ramp, or widening a doorway, Lincoln has skilled contractors and real financial help to get it done. Below you'll find who does the work, ways to pay for it, and how to get a professional assessment. If you're not sure where to begin, start with the step below.
Not sure where to start?
The smartest first step is a quick conversation. These two calls can help you figure out what your home needs and how to pay for it.
Aging Partners
(402) 441-7030Lincoln's aging hub — ask about the Home Handyman program for minor repairs and about other services for older adults.
City of Lincoln — Urban Development
(402) 441-5668Ask about 0% interest repair loans for income-qualifying homeowners to help fund accessibility work.
Who Does the Work
For bigger projects — walk-in or roll-in showers, wheelchair ramps, doorway widening, and grab-bar bracing — these Lincoln contractors and installers specialize in accessible, aging-in-place remodeling. Look for the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential.
Willet Construction
Roll-in showers · Grab bars · Doorway widening · Hand railings · Kitchen adaptations
A Lincoln remodeling firm offering comprehensive aging-in-place renovations — roll-in showers, grab bars, wider doorways, and accessible kitchens — designed to let you stay in the home you love.
Nate’s Custom Renovations
CAPS-certified accessible design · Bathroom & home modifications
A CAPS-certified Lincoln renovation contractor focused on accessible design and safety-minded modifications that match an older adult’s changing needs.
Lincoln Mobility
Modular ramps · Folding & threshold ramps · Custom measure & quote
Specialists in modular, folding, and threshold wheelchair ramp systems, with custom-fit solutions and on-site measurement and quotes for residential entries.
Kohll’s Rx
Ramp consultation & installation · Modular, threshold & portable ramps · Rental program
Offers personalized ramp consultations, professional installation, and maintenance — plus a rental program for multifold ramps when a short-term solution is all you need.
Ways to Pay for Modifications
Home modifications can be more affordable than people expect. Several Nebraska and federal programs help cover accessibility work for those who qualify. It is worth a phone call to see which one fits your situation.
Nebraska Medicaid Aged & Disabled (AD) Waiver
Roll-in showers · Ramps · Grab bars · Doorway widening
For Medicaid-eligible Nebraskans who meet a nursing-facility level of care, this waiver can fund accessibility adaptations of direct medical benefit — such as roll-in showers, ramps, grab bars, and wider doorways. A service coordinator helps build the plan.
City of Lincoln Housing Rehabilitation
0% interest repair loans · Income-qualified homeowners
Income-qualifying Lincoln homeowners can access 0% interest loans (direct or deferred) for eligible repairs and improvements, including accessibility work. Household income must be within 80% of the Lincoln median.
USDA Section 504 Home Repair
Loans up to $40,000 · Grants up to $10,000 (age 62+) · Rural areas only
For very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas, this program offers 1% loans up to $40,000 and, for those 62 and older, grants up to $10,000 to remove health and safety hazards. Check property eligibility with the local office.
VA Home Modification Grants (HISA / SAH / SHA)
HISA · Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) · Special Home Adaptation (SHA)
Veterans may qualify for home-modification funding. The HISA benefit covers medically necessary changes — ramps, widened doorways, bathroom modifications — and does not require a service-connected disability. SAH and SHA grants offer larger amounts for specific service-connected conditions.
League of Human Dignity
Barrier Removal Grants · Independent living services
A Lincoln-based independent living center that helps people with disabilities live independently, including information on Barrier Removal Grants that can offset the cost of eligible accessibility improvements.
Smaller Fixes & Getting an Assessment
Not every change is a big remodel. For minor repairs and a professional read on what your home actually needs, start here — a good assessment helps you spend on the right modifications first.
Aging Partners Home Handyman
Minor repairs · Carpentry, plumbing & electrical · Sliding-scale fees · Ages 60+
For more than 40 years this program has helped Lincoln homeowners 60+ stay in their homes with minor repairs and maintenance on a sliding-fee scale. Note: it does not handle major remodels, roofing, or permitted work — but it is ideal for small safety fixes.
Occupational Therapy Home Safety Assessment
Professional in-home evaluation · Personalized modification plan
A licensed occupational therapist can visit your home, watch how you move through daily routines, and recommend the specific changes that will help most. Ask your doctor for an OT referral — Medicare Part B often covers an assessment when there is a documented medical need, such as a history of falls.
Plan Your Safe Home
Before you call a contractor, it helps to know what to look for. These free and low-cost guides from Your Home Health PT walk you through making every room safer.
Home Modification Questions, Answered
How can I pay for home modifications in Nebraska?
Several programs help cover accessibility work for those who qualify: the Nebraska Medicaid Aged & Disabled Waiver (roll-in showers, ramps, grab bars, doorway widening), the City of Lincoln Housing Rehabilitation 0% loans, USDA Section 504 loans and grants for rural homeowners 62+, VA grants (HISA, SAH, SHA) for veterans, and Barrier Removal Grants through the League of Human Dignity. Eligibility varies, so it is worth calling to find the best fit.
Who installs walk-in showers and wheelchair ramps in Lincoln?
For walk-in or roll-in shower conversions, doorway widening, and grab-bar bracing, Lincoln aging-in-place contractors such as Willet Construction and Nate’s Custom Renovations specialize in this work. For wheelchair ramps, Lincoln Mobility and Kohll’s Rx provide custom measurement, professional installation, and (in some cases) rentals.
What is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)?
CAPS is a professional credential from the National Association of Home Builders. CAPS-certified contractors are trained specifically to assess homes and make modifications — like curbless showers, wider doorways, and proper grab-bar placement — that help older adults live safely and independently at home. Choosing a CAPS contractor is a good way to ensure the work fits your long-term needs.
Should I get a home assessment before making modifications?
Yes. A professional assessment — often from a licensed occupational therapist — helps you identify the highest-priority changes before you spend money. Ask your doctor for an OT referral; Medicare Part B frequently covers an in-home assessment when there is a documented medical need, such as a history of falls. Our free Home Safety Checklist is also a good first self-assessment.
Does Your Home Health PT do home modifications?
No. Your Home Health PT provides educational resources only and is not affiliated with the contractors, programs, or organizations listed here. This page is a free community directory to help Lincoln seniors and caregivers plan safe, accessible homes. Please contact each provider directly to confirm services, eligibility, and current pricing.
The contractors, programs, and organizations listed above are independent third parties, provided here as a community resource for informational purposes only. Your Home Health PT is not affiliated with them, does not endorse any specific provider, and does not perform home modifications or medical services. Services, eligibility rules, and pricing change frequently — please contact each provider directly to confirm current details, and talk with your doctor before making changes related to a medical need.