Is Your Current Home Your Forever Home? Find Out With This Quiz

While “home is where the heart is” holds true for millions of retirees who want to age in place, whether their homes are ready is a different story. Narrow hallways, steep stairs, and tub showers are major obstacles, and smaller design flaws are easily overlooked.Remodeling a home to age in place can be cheap or expensive depending on your safety needs. A comfortable, secure setup typically requires first-floor living quarters, wheelchair-friendly hallways, roll-in showers, a short walk from the driveway, bright lighting, and slip-resistant flooring.Some homes only need a few tweaks, while others require a complete layout overhaul. Not sure where yours falls on the spectrum? Take our quiz to find out.Subscribe to the Retirement Tips newsletter, your guide to planning and enjoying a financially secure and richly rewarding retirement. More on Retirement, from the Kiplinger team:3 Questions That Reveal if You’re Actually Ready to Age in PlaceThe Cost of Staying Put: Aging in the Neighborhood You LoveThe Rise of the ‘Half-Back’ Retiree: Why a Perfect Florida Condo Isn’t Enough9 Upgrades That Transform Your Family Home Into a Retirement OasisWhat It’s Really Like Living in the Margaritaville Retirement Community