Health, Medical Equipment & Home Safety

Finding the right health resources, medical equipment, and home-safety support can make caring for an older adult easier and help them remain safer at home. Use these resources as starting points for equipment coverage, fall prevention, home modifications, and supportive services.

Important Note:
Coverage, eligibility, medical necessity, and available services vary. Families should confirm equipment and health-related needs with appropriate healthcare professionals and benefit providers.

Start Here: Health, Equipment & Safety Resources

These trusted resources can help families understand medical equipment coverage, home-safety programs, and services that support older adults at home.

Home Modification- Help Find resources for making a senior’s home safer and easier to navigate.
Find Home Safety Help
Fall Prevention-Help Find California programs that help older adults reduce fall risks at home.
Find Fall Prevention Help
Medicare Equipment Coverage See coverage for walkers, wheelchairs, beds, oxygen and other equipment.
Check Coverage
Medi-Cal Equipment & Supplies- Explore Medi-Cal coverage for equipment, supplies and related services.
Explore Benefits

Medical Equipment & Supplies

Families may need equipment or supplies to support mobility, safety, recovery, or daily care at home.

Compare Equipment Options-Use Medicare tools to search suppliers and compare available equipment sources.
Search Equipment Suppliers
Medi-Cal Medical Supplies-Explore Medi-Cal benefits for equipment, supplies, and covered services.
Explore Medi-Cal Benefits
Find Medicare-Approved Suppliers-Search for Medicare-enrolled medical equipment suppliers near you.
Find Suppliers
Understand Durable Medical Equipment-Learn what counts as DME and how Medicare coverage generally works.
Learn About DME

Home Safety & Fall Prevention

Simple safety changes can help reduce fall risks and make the home easier for an older adult to navigate. California offers fall-prevention education, assessments, referrals, and some local support through aging programs.

Find Local Aging Support- Connect with local aging programs for safety and supportive services.
Explore Local Services
Home Fall Safety Tools-Use CDC resources to learn how families can reduce fall risks.
View Fall Safety Resources
California Fall Prevention-Find fall-prevention education, assessments, referrals and local support.
Explore Fall Prevention
Home Modification-Help Find resources for grab bars, ramps and other safety improvements.
Find Modification Help

Home Health & Support Services

Families can use these resources to explore skilled home health care, in-home assistance, and community support for older adults.

Community Support at Home-Find local programs supporting independence, caregivers, transportation and daily needs.
Explore Home Support
In-Home Supportive Services-IHSS may help eligible Californians receive assistance while living at home.
Explore IHSS
Medicare Home Health Care-Learn when Medicare may cover skilled care provided at home.
Explore Home Health Coverage
Find Home Health Agencies-Search and compare Medicare-certified home health providers near you.
Find Home Health Care