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Measuring your home for medical equipment
Quick measurements that make sure your equipment fits and works at home.
Key takeaways
- Measure your narrowest doorway and hallway before delivery.
- Wheelchairs/scooters need ~a 5-foot turning circle; ramps follow a 1:12 slope.
- Not sure? We measure for you with a free in-home assessment.
Doorways & hallways
Measure the narrowest doorway and hallway the equipment must pass through. Wheelchairs, rollators, and lifts need clearance — a few inches matter.
Turning & floor space
Wheelchairs and scooters need room to turn (roughly a 5-foot circle). Patient lifts need clear floor between the bed and chair.
Ramps
A safe ramp follows about a 1:12 slope — one foot of ramp for every inch of rise. We assess the entry and recommend the right ramp.
Bathroom
Check space for transfers and where grab bars or a shower chair would go.
Let us measure for you
Not sure? We offer a free in-home assessment and handle the measuring so everything fits the first time.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about your specific situation. Medicare coverage depends on medical necessity and documentation and is not guaranteed.