When searching for a new home, accessibility may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But if you use a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility aid, or simply want a home that can accommodate changing mobility needs, it can make a significant difference in your everyday comfort and independence.
Finding a home with accessibility features already built in can also help you avoid costly modifications down the road. So, are Leisure Villas homes wheelchair accessible or adaptable for changing mobility needs? At Leisure Villas, accessibility, including making these spaces wheelchair accessible, is incorporated into the design of our homes from the start.
From wide doorways and open-concept living spaces to low-threshold entrances and single-level floor plans, our properties are designed to make getting around easier. If you’re exploring your options for a wheelchair accessible home in Northern Utah, here are some of the key features to look for.
Key Accessibility Features to Look for in Your New Home
If you’ve only just begun looking for a wheelchair accessible property, you may not know exactly what to look for. There are several different things to look for on these properties. Wheelchair accessibility begins outside. You want to ensure your new property has adequate room for your vehicle, especially if you utilize vehicle ramps.
From there, you should look for a property that features the following:
- Step-free, low-threshold entrances
- Doorways that are at least 32 inches wide
- Smooth flooring transitions
- Reachable light switches and controls
- Lever-style handles
- Walk-in or curbless showers
- Lever faucets in your kitchen and bathroom
- Rocker light switches
Accessibility doesn’t just look like a home that fits a wheelchair. It is a home that you can easily move throughout without assistance while in your chair or utilizing other mobility devices.
What Makes a Leisure Villas Property Wheelchair Accessible?
At Leisure Villas, our team is proud to provide wheelchair accessible homes to residents across Northern Utah. But what exactly does this mean, and what makes our properties accessible to residents? One of the biggest challenges wheelchair users face is narrow hallways and doorways, and spaces that can’t accommodate your mobility aid.
Our Leisure Villas properties all feature hallways that can easily accommodate your mobility aids, as well as extra-wide doorways that you can fit through without assistance. Beyond our hallways and doorways being wheelchair accessible, our homes also allow for complete wheel-chair turning radiuses.
Our homes also feature low-threshold entrances and single-level designs. This is also a crucial part of ensuring anyone who uses a wheelchair can easily access the property without additional support. Unlike some other properties, our homes are accessible from the start. You don’t need to worry about talking to us about investing in upgrades, as they come standard.
How Leisure Villas Supports Changing Mobility Needs
Your mobility is subject to change throughout your life. Whether from inactivity, an injury, or illness, you can go from being independent to relying on mobility aids quickly. When this occurs, you don’t want to have to make sudden, unexpected, and expensive updates to your home, as this can further exacerbate your anxiety.
That’s why Leisure Villas is so committed to providing homeowners with wheelchair accessible homes from the moment they move in. When you move into our community in Northern Utah, you can trust these spaces to support you through varying mobility capabilities. Beyond this, our homes all feature open-concept living spaces that can accommodate your wheelchair.
With this open space and pre-existing accessibility considerations, you can comfortably move into your new home without worry. You won’t need to consider changes in your physical abilities down the line or what may happen if you are injured and need temporary assistance. Instead, you can trust that your Leisure Villas home is equipped to support you long-term.
Designing Bathrooms, Kitchens, and Living Spaces for Accessibility
Leisure Villas properties are designed with your accessibility in mind. This means our homes are designed to fit your mobility aids, including wheelchairs and walkers. These properties also don’t include stairs, except for those to reach optional bonus rooms. This ensures you can navigate your home without assistance or concern.
However, accessibility goes beyond accommodating your mobility aids. There are a few additions you may want to incorporate into your bathrooms, kitchen, and living spaces to make life easier as you age. If you want to live in a highly accessible space that supports your independence, consider incorporating the following features into your new property:
- Grab bars in your shower
- Drawer pulls in your kitchen and bathrooms
- Pull-out shelves to avoid deep bending
- Door handles in place of hard-to-grasp knobs
- Increased LED lighting for boosted visibility
- Smart home upgrades, including smart lighting
Planning for Long-Term Comfort, Independence, and Easy Mobility
While you might want to move into a community of more like-minded people, it is equally important that your new space supports your needs today and well into the future. Even if you don’t need a wheelchair accessible space now, this doesn’t mean things cannot change. By moving into a more accessible home, you can support long-term independence.
You don’t have to worry about transitioning to a wheelchair and having to make major, costly renovations to your property. Instead, you can go back into this space feeling confident that it is easy to navigate through your living spaces without worrying about your wheelchair or other mobility aid not fitting.
Ultimately, thoughtfully designed, wheelchair accessible homes aren’t just for individuals who are currently experiencing mobility challenges. Instead, our Leisure Villas properties are designed to accommodate the needs of older adults with varying accessibility needs, allowing them to make themselves at home without concern about the future.
Move Into a Home Designed for Your Long-Term Comfort
At Leisure Villas, we don’t just provide you with a home that fits your lifestyle today; we’re building homes that will boost your comfort for years to come. Whether you’re currently looking for a wheelchair accessible property or simply want a home that is equipped for changes in your mobility, our properties are the ideal choice for you. When you move to our community, trust that this is a community where you can grow and thrive, no matter what changes come your way.
If you would like to learn more about our communities or take a tour of our wheelchair accessible with your loved ones, contact us today to schedule a visit.