Home Bathroom Accessibility Audit Bathroom Accessibility Audit Walk through the bathroom with this checklist. It takes about five minutes.
Answer what you can. Skip anything that does not apply.
Doorway and entry Can a walker or wheelchair pass through the bathroom doorway without turning sideways? A doorway that is too narrow forces awkward turns at exactly the spot where balance is hardest to keep.
Yes No Does not apply
Is the threshold at the bathroom doorway 1/2 inch high or lower? A raised threshold is easy to catch with a toe, a cane tip, or a walker leg.
Yes No Does not apply
Can the bathroom door be opened with one hand, without tight grasping or twisting (for example, a lever handle)? Round knobs are hard to turn with arthritis or a weak grip, especially while holding a walker or cane.
Yes No Does not apply
Is there open floor space inside the bathroom to turn a walker or wheelchair around? Without room to turn, people back out of the bathroom or twist on their feet, which is when balance is lost.
Yes No Does not apply
Shower and tub Is there a securely mounted grab bar within reach when stepping into and out of the tub or shower? Stepping over a tub wall on a wet surface is one of the most common moments for a bathroom fall.
Yes No Does not apply
Do you have to step over a tub wall to bathe? Lifting one leg over a tub wall while standing on a wet surface puts all your weight on the other foot.
Yes No Does not apply
Does the tub or shower floor have a non-slip mat or self-stick strips? A wet tub or shower floor is slippery even for steady walkers.
Yes No Does not apply
Is there a shower seat or tub transfer bench so you can bathe sitting down? Sitting removes the need to balance on one foot while washing legs and feet.
Yes No Does not apply
Is there a handheld shower head on a hose that can also stay in a fixed position? A handheld shower lets you rinse while seated instead of turning and reaching under a fixed spray.
Yes No Does not apply
Can you reach the faucet controls without stepping fully into the tub or shower? Controls you can reach from the edge let you set the water before stepping onto a wet surface.
Yes No Does not apply
If you have a shower, is the entry curb 1/2 inch high or lower (or is it curbless)? A low or curbless entry removes the step-over and works with a shower chair or wheelchair.
Yes No Does not apply
Are any grab bars in the tub or shower attached with suction cups? Suction-mounted bars can release under a sudden pull, which is exactly when you need them to hold.
Yes No Does not apply
Toilet Is there a grab bar next to the toilet? Sitting down and standing up from the toilet is a frequent moment of imbalance.
Yes No Does not apply
Is the toilet seat high enough that you can sit and stand without dropping down or pulling yourself up? A low seat means a deeper squat, which is harder on knees and hips and harder to rise from.
Yes No Does not apply
Do you ever use a towel bar, toilet paper holder, or sink edge for support? Towel bars and paper holders are not built to carry body weight and can pull out of the wall.
Yes No Does not apply
Can you reach the toilet paper without twisting or leaning far forward? Twisting while seated shifts your weight toward the edge of the seat.
Yes No Does not apply
Sink and vanity Can the sink faucets be used with one hand, without tight grasping or twisting (for example, lever handles)? Lever handles are easier to use with arthritis and with wet or soapy hands.
Yes No Does not apply
Can the sink be used while seated, with knee space underneath? Being able to sit at the sink means you do not have to stand for grooming tasks.
Yes No Does not apply
If there is open space under the sink, are the pipes underneath insulated or covered? Exposed hot-water pipes can burn legs, especially for people with reduced sensation.
Yes No Does not apply
Can the mirror be used while seated? A mirror set too high forces someone who sits to stand for shaving or grooming.
Yes No Does not apply
Are everyday items (towels, toiletries, medications) within easy reach, without a step stool or bending to the floor? Reaching high or bending low are both moments when people lose balance.
Yes No Does not apply
Floor Are there loose rugs or bath mats without a non-slip backing? A mat that slides underfoot turns a routine step into a slip hazard.
Yes No Does not apply
Does the bathroom floor become slippery when wet (for example, glossy tile)? Bathroom floors get wet every day, so the surface itself needs grip.
Yes No Does not apply
Is there any change in floor level inside the bathroom (a step, raised tile edge, or transition strip) higher than 1/4 inch? Small edges are hard to see and easy to trip on, especially at night.
Yes No Does not apply
Are there cords, laundry, or other objects on the bathroom floor? Anything on the floor is a trip hazard in a small room.
Yes No Does not apply
Lighting Is the path from the bed to the bathroom lit at night (for example, with a night-light)? Night-time trips to the bathroom happen half-awake and in the dark.
Yes No Does not apply
Can you turn on the bathroom light at the doorway, before stepping into a dark room? Walking into a dark room to find a switch means taking steps you cannot see.
Yes No Does not apply
Is the inside of the tub or shower well lit? Shadows inside a tub or shower hide wet spots, edges, and soap.
Yes No Does not apply
Are all bathroom light bulbs working? A burned-out bulb leaves the room dimmer than you are used to.
Yes No Does not apply
This is a planning estimate based on published price ranges and regional labor costs. It is not a quote. Actual prices depend on your home, your installer and local permit requirements.