Home Assessment and Modification

Our occupational therapists will evaluate your entire home environment to identify safety risks and explore any challenges you may be facing.  We will discuss your goals and ideas on how your safety and independence can be improved.  We take the time to learn what is most important to you right now, whilst thinking about your future needs.  We coordinate all necessary modifications to ensure you can remain living at home.

What To Expect

The end result will be an enhanced home environment that supports your safety and independence. You'll be able to more easily and confidently perform daily activities like bathing, cooking, and getting around your home. Our team will provide training and education to help you adjust to and make the most of the new modifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Occupational Therapist?
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Occupational therapists  work together with people who have a limited ability to carry out everyday activities because of illness, injury or disability.  Occupational therapists help people live independently.  They help clients meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living, such as getting dressed, making a meal, using the toilet, moving around and much more.

How much does Be Able charge for services?
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Face-to-face assessments, reports and non-face tasks: $135/hour + GST. Travel: charged at the hourly rate of $67.50/hour + GST. Reports and other non-face to face tasks: charged at the hourly rate. Ministry of Health funding may be available for equipment and modifications for eligible people, therefore the solutions recommended may come at no cost.

How to I refer to Be Able?
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We have an online referral form which can be completed from the "Referral" tab on this website.  Or for any questions or more information email info@beable.co.nz or call Fiona Smith on 022 619 8327.

What are the wait times for an assessment?
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We aim to meet the client for the initial assessment within 2 weeks but often much sooner!

Are assessments possible outside of Hawkes Bay?
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We are open to exploring ways to provide services to clients in other regions of New Zealand using digital platforms such as Zoom and Teams.  Please contact us to discuss your needs and options for us to help.