Frequently Asked Questions

Cornerstead evaluates visible property conditions, but the service is different from a traditional real-estate home inspection.

A traditional inspection primarily evaluates the physical condition of a property. Cornerstead also considers how the home supports the older adult’s daily routines, access, mobility, and continued use of the home.

Where a technically exhaustive inspection is needed, Cornerstead may recommend a qualified specialist or licensed professional.

No.

Cornerstead does not diagnose medical conditions, evaluate clinical functional capacity, or provide occupational therapy unless that service is separately performed by an appropriately licensed professional.

We observe how the home environment may support or interfere with everyday living and identify when specialized professional evaluation may be appropriate.

Cornerstead does not make an absolute determination based on the home alone.

We provide evidence about the home, visible barriers, property concerns, and potential next steps. The family can use that information alongside medical, caregiving, financial, and personal considerations.

No.

Cornerstead does not sell or perform repairs identified in its assessment. Families remain free to choose their own contractors and service providers.

A company that profits from completing repairs has a financial interest in recommending work.

Cornerstead separates assessment from execution so its recommendations are based on observed conditions and priority rather than repair revenue.

Yes.

The report can help the family explain observed concerns to contractors or other professionals. It is not a construction specification, engineering report, or guarantee that a contractor will agree with every observation.

Yes, at the family’s discretion.

The report may help care coordinators, occupational therapists, geriatric care managers, or discharge professionals understand relevant conditions in the home. It does not replace their clinical judgment or documentation.

Participation is preferable because the assessment concerns how the home supports the person living there.

The older adult should be treated as the resident and primary stakeholder, not simply the subject of an evaluation arranged by their children.

The assessor will document the concern and explain the recommended next step. Depending on the issue, that may include contacting an appropriate contractor, licensed professional, healthcare provider, utility, emergency service, or local authority.

No.

The service is often more useful before a crisis, when families have time to evaluate options and address concerns in an orderly way.