Walk-In & Curbless Showers
Replace a hard-to-enter tub with a low- or zero-threshold shower that has a bench, grab bars, and a handheld wand.
Austin & Central Texas · Driftwood-Based · home-accessibility
Aging-in-place remodeling.
Aging-in-place remodeling.
More life at home.
Thoughtful accessibility upgrades, dependable repairs, and ongoing home care. We help you make home work for the way you live — today and in the years ahead.
Start with a free assessment or care-plan walk-through. Clear recommendations, no obligation. Prefer to write? Text us any time.
- Home accessibility, design informed by occupational therapy
- Written scope and local coordination
- We protect your floors and clean up every day
One company, three ways we help
Safety work, everyday upkeep, and help paying for it
Most families meet us for one of these three and stay for the others. It is our local home-services team behind all of them — one number to call for whatever the house needs.
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Safety remodelingShowers, ramps, lifts and grab bars
Curbless showers, widened doorways, ramps and stud-anchored grab bars — planned by a home-accessibility specialist and built so the room still looks like a room.
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Everyday maintenanceThe Home Care Plan
Scheduled maintenance visits from the same crew — from $185 a month — with a photo report to the family after every one.
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Funding helpGrants, waivers and the paperwork
VA HISA, Texas Medicaid waivers, Area Agency on Aging programs. Ten questions gives you a personal Funding Map, and we help you file — at no charge.
Not sure which one you need? Start with the free in-home safety assessment — we will tell you honestly, even when the answer is “nothing right now.” See available times or call (512) 222-8834.
Why it matters
Make everyday spaces easier to use
Aging in place means staying in your own home as you get older — and the right home modifications make that possible for far longer. The places we know best are also where small hazards hide: a slick tub, a step at the front door, a dim hallway, a railing that wobbles. The good news is that these are fixable.
The CDC identifies falls as the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among adults 65 and older in the United States, and bathroom tasks — getting in and out of the tub or shower, or rising from the toilet — deserve particular attention during a home-safety review. Thoughtful changes can address home hazards when they match the person’s needs and equipment. This is not about giving anything up. It is about keeping what matters most — the familiar kitchen, the morning routine, the neighbors down the street, the dignity of doing things your own way.
Our job is to make the home quietly support the person living in it, with practical changes to daily spaces. We start by listening, explain every option in plain language, and never use fear to sell you anything you do not need. Curious about what's possible? Walk through our home safety checklist or read our guide on helping aging parents stay home.
What we do
Accessibility remodeling, done right the first time
From grab bars to a bathroom project, we help define practical changes. Live Oak handles installations within our scope; plumbing, electrical, tile and structural work use separately contracted trade partners.
Wheelchair Ramps
Code-compliant aluminum, modular, and wood ramps for porches and entries — purchase or wheelchair ramp rental, fast turnaround.
Stair Lifts
Smooth, reliable stair lifts for straight and curved staircases, so a second floor stays part of the home — purchase or stair lift rental.
Grab Bars & Bath Safety
Securely anchored grab bars, rails, and slip-resistant upgrades placed exactly where they will help most.
Walk-In Tubs
Low-entry soaking tubs with built-in seating, grab bars, and easy controls for a safer, soothing bath.
Accessible Bathroom Remodel
A complete barrier-free bathroom — comfortable heights, room to turn, good lighting, and beautiful finishes.
Doorway Widening & Zero-Step Entry
Wider doorways and a step-free entrance so walkers and wheelchairs move through the home with ease.
Comfort-Height & ADA Toilets
Comfort-height toilets and accessible fixtures that make sitting and standing safer and far more comfortable.
Residential Elevators & Platform Lifts
Home elevators and platform lifts that connect levels gracefully when stairs are no longer an option.
Whole-Home Accessibility Assessment
A room-by-room safety review with a clear, prioritized plan you can act on now or phase over time.
Handyman & Small Jobs
The everyday to-do list, handled by the same crew — sticking doors, detectors, filters, seasonal upkeep. Free estimate, written quote.
The Home Care Plan
Quarterly or monthly maintenance visits on a written checklist, with a photo report to the family after every one.
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Once the work is done — who watches the rest of the house?
The Home Care Plan, and a portal your family can see
Safety modifications fix the risky rooms. The Home Care Plan keeps the whole house from drifting back — on a schedule, with the same familiar faces, and with the family kept in the loop in writing.
The Home Care Plan
Maintenance on a schedule, not by crisis
A tech you know comes quarterly or monthly, works a written seasonal checklist — filters, detectors, caulk, sticking doors, the bulb that needs a ladder — and handles the small fixes on the spot. Every visit includes a review of observed home hazards within the agreed scope.
- Plans from $185 a month, with a seasonal option too
- Your exact price confirmed in writing at a free walk-through
- Repairs quoted first, never charged without your yes
- No long-term commitment — pause or cancel your plan
Free, no obligation, nothing to sign on the day — you get your exact price in writing before we leave. See how the plan works.
Every visit ends with a dated photo report, sent within 24 hours.
For family who live out of town
See what happened at the house, from anywhere
You cannot drive by every week. We can. After every visit the family members you choose get a written report with photographs: what we checked, what we fixed, what we noticed, and what anything further would cost. No login needed to read it — the link in the email just opens.
If you would rather sign in, the client portal keeps your visits, reports and bills in one place. There is no password to remember: we email you a 6-digit code.
Also from our crew
Small jobs & handyman help — the whole to-do list, handled
Not every job needs a remodel. Our routine upkeep includes sticking doors, battery-operated smoke detectors, air filters and seasonal checks. Plumbing repairs are handled through a trade partner under a separate homeowner contract. It is an easy way to get to know us — and a lifesaver for adult children keeping a parent's house in good shape from out of town. New: the Live Oak Home Care Plan puts those visits on a quarterly or monthly schedule, with a photo report to the family after every one.
- Same trusted, family-owned team — never strangers from a gig app
- Free estimate & written quote — for small jobs and big projects alike
- Photos & updates for long-distance family — you always know who was in the house and what got done
No obligation — we confirm availability, any travel terms and a written quote before work begins. Call or text (512) 222-8834, or see handyman & small-job services.
Solutions for common situations
Wherever you are, there is a sensible next step
Families come to us at very different moments. Here is how we usually help, depending on what is going on right now.
After a fall
A fall is often the wake-up call. We move quickly to remove the biggest hazards first — grab bars, a safer shower entry, better lighting, and steadier railings — guided by the person’s needs and any clinician recommendations.
Coming home after a stroke
New mobility needs call for thoughtful changes. We adapt bathrooms, entries, and key pathways so daily routines feel manageable and one-sided weakness is supported.
Wheelchair & walker users
Wider doorways and a zero-step entry, roll-in showers and turning room can improve access. We plan around the actual mobility equipment, space and transfer needs.
Parkinson's & balance changes
Stable, easy-to-grip rails and grab bars, suitable surfaces and predictable layouts can address some home hazards. Ask your clinician how the person’s balance and movement needs should guide the work.
Low vision
Brighter, even lighting, high-contrast edges, and clear, uncluttered paths make it easier and safer to move around. A whole-home assessment is a good place to start.
Returning from rehab
Discharge timelines move fast. We coordinate quickly — often starting with a ramp or stair lift — with timing and requirements confirmed before work begins. Your care team can advise on a suitable discharge plan.
How it works
Simple, respectful, and built around you
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Free in-home assessment
A home-accessibility specialist visits, listens to your goals, and walks the home with you to spot what feels risky or hard to use. No pressure, no obligation.
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A clear plan & honest quote
You get plain-language recommendations at a range of budgets, plus a written quote. We explain trade-offs so you can decide what to do now and what can wait.
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Clean, careful installation
Your written scope identifies who performs each part of the work. We coordinate the plan, protect the work area and explain the completed installation.
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We are still here afterwards
Your written scope identifies the applicable warranty terms, and the same local number reaches the same people. Many households then put the whole house on the Home Care Plan.
Clear responsibilities and warranty terms
We stand behind every installation. If something is not right, we make it right. You will always know who to call — we are local, and we answer the phone.
A free assessment, with no obligation to purchase work. Confirm availability and any travel terms before the visit. Rather talk first? Call (512) 222-8834.
Paying for the work
You may have more help available than you think
Funding for home modifications can be confusing. Here is the honest version, in plain terms:
- Veterans: the VA HISA grant can help with medically necessary modifications — verify current VA figures.
- Texas Medicaid: the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver can cover Minor Home Modifications for eligible members.
- Medicare: Original Medicare generally does not pay for grab bars, ramps, walk-in tubs, or stair lifts. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer limited home-safety benefits — verify your plan.
We help with paperwork; not medical, legal, or financial advice — verify current program details.
Ten questions, about five minutes, always free — and “not sure” is a real answer. Or read the Texas funding & VA HISA guide, or see typical Central Texas costs.
Why families choose us
Experience you can trust in your parents' home
Inviting someone into a loved one's home is a big deal. We have built our company so that decision feels easy.
Home accessibility planning
We plan the work around the person’s daily routine, mobility equipment and the conditions in the home. Share any clinician recommendations you want included in the scope. Ask about the qualifications required for the proposed work.
Design informed by occupational therapy
We design with OT best practices in mind, so changes match how a person actually moves, reaches, and balances day to day.
Project Qualifications & Coverage
Ask us about the coverage and qualifications relevant to your project. Your written scope identifies who performs the work and the applicable warranty terms.
Local & family-owned
Based in Driftwood and rooted in the Hill Country, we treat your home the way we would treat our own family's.
Want to know who you will be working with? Meet the family behind Live Oak Home Access, or see who we send to your home. Wondering what to budget? See our Central Texas cost guide.
Know what to expect before work begins
We're a newly established, Driftwood-based company — so instead of stock testimonials, here's what you can verify before you ever call. We'll publish real client reviews here as our first Central Texas projects wrap up.
Home Accessibility
We plan home-accessibility work around your daily routine, equipment and the conditions in your home. Learn what the CAPS educational credential covers and ask about the qualifications relevant to your project.
Project Qualifications & Coverage
Ask us about the coverage and qualifications relevant to your project. Your written scope identifies who performs the work and the applicable warranty terms.
Driftwood-Based & Local
Your written scope identifies the work, the responsible provider and the applicable warranty terms. Live Oak installations and separately contracted partner work have separate responsibilities. Ask us to explain these before work begins.
Free, Honest Assessments
Every project starts with a free in-home safety assessment and a written, itemized estimate — no pressure, no obligation, and an exact quote before any work begins.
Our directory listing
You can also find Live Oak Home Access in the Zabalist directory. Contact us to discuss the scope and qualifications relevant to your own project.
Service areas
Proudly serving Austin, the Hill Country & Central Texas
Check your ZIP for online appointment availability. Other locations are reviewed by project, with any travel terms confirmed before a visit.
Austin
Georgetown & Sun City
Lakeway & Lake Travis
Dripping Springs
New Braunfels
Canyon Lake
Wimberley
Lago Vista
Bulverde & Spring Branch
Boerne
Fredericksburg
Marble Falls & Horseshoe Bay
Seguin
Bastrop & Smithville
Lockhart & Luling
Barton Creek
Oak Hill & West Oak Hill
Jollyville
Pflugerville
Buda
Round Rock
San Marcos
Mustang Ranch
Common questions about aging-in-place remodeling
What does aging in place mean?
Aging in place means choosing to remain in your own home as you grow older, rather than moving to an assisted-living facility or nursing home. For most people it means making targeted home modifications — such as grab bars, a curbless shower, wider doorways, or a stair lift — so the home safely supports changing mobility and health needs. According to AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences research, 75% of adults 50 and older want to remain in their current home as they age, and home changes can support that goal when matched to individual needs. See our Texas senior safety & aging-in-place statistics guide for more sourced figures.
Where do you provide home accessibility remodeling?
We serve the greater Austin metro, the areas south of Austin, and the Central Texas Hill Country. That includes Georgetown and Sun City, Lakeway and the Lake Travis area, Canyon Lake, Lago Vista, Bulverde and Spring Branch, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Austin, New Braunfels, Boerne, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, Seguin, Bastrop, and more. We are based in Driftwood, on Austin's southwest edge, and travel throughout the region for free in-home safety assessments. See all service areas.
Does Medicare pay for grab bars, ramps, or a walk-in tub?
Original Medicare generally does not pay for grab bars, wheelchair ramps, walk-in tubs, or stair lifts. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer limited home-safety benefits, so it is worth verifying your specific plan. Veterans may qualify for the VA HISA grant for medically necessary modifications, and the Texas Medicaid STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver can cover Minor Home Modifications for eligible members. We help with the paperwork; this is not medical, legal, or financial advice, so please verify current program details. Read our full Texas funding guide.
What happens at a free in-home safety assessment?
A home-accessibility specialist visits your home, listens to your goals, and walks through the spaces that feel risky or hard to use. We look at entries, bathrooms, stairs, lighting, and floor transitions, then suggest practical options at a range of budgets. You receive clear recommendations and an honest written quote. There is no pressure and no obligation to move forward.
Who performs the work, and what should I verify?
Ask us about the coverage and qualifications relevant to your project. Your written scope identifies who performs the work and the applicable warranty terms. We handle home-accessibility installations and routine upkeep within our scope. For plumbing, electrical, tile and structural work, the homeowner contracts with the appropriate trade partner; we help define the scope and coordinate the work.
How long do most accessibility projects take?
It depends on the scope. Grab bars and railings are often installed in a single visit. Modular ramps and stair lifts can frequently be completed within a day or two once parts arrive. A full tub-to-shower conversion or accessible bathroom remodel typically takes one to two weeks. We give you a firm timeline at your assessment and protect your floors and clean up the work area every day.
How much does an accessibility remodel cost?
Costs vary widely with the project and your home. As a rough guide, grab bars are a modest per-bar investment, ramps and stair lifts fall into the mid-range, and walk-in showers, walk-in tubs, and full bathroom remodels are larger projects. These are typical Central Texas ranges — a free in-home assessment gives an exact quote. Our Central Texas cost guide explains what drives the numbers so there are no surprises.
Do you handle small handyman jobs, or only accessibility remodels?
Both. We handle home-accessibility installations and routine upkeep within our scope. For plumbing, electrical, tile and structural work, the homeowner contracts with the appropriate trade partner; we help define the scope and coordinate the work. The estimate is free whether the job is small or large, and every visit includes a quick safety second look. This is especially handy for adult children helping parents from out of town: we coordinate the visit, share the written quote digitally, and send photos when the work is done. See our handyman & small-job services.
Ready to make home safer? Start with a free visit.
A home-accessibility specialist comes to your home, walks every room with you, and gives you an honest written plan — no pressure, no obligation. You can discuss the recommendations before deciding whether to proceed.
Rather talk to a person first? Call or text (512) 222-8834 — a real person answers. Serving Austin, the Hill Country & Central Texas · Mon–Fri 8–6, Sat 9–2