The retention problem in independent living
A fall in independent living rarely stays a clinical event. It becomes a move-out, an empty unit and a difficult conversation with family members who question whether the community is the right fit.
Most IL communities do not screen for fall risk at all. Without objective data, staff have no way to identify declining residents until a fall has already happened.
Able Assess gives wellness teams a five-minute screening workflow that captures four validated metrics. Residents see their own scores, engage with programming and stay longer.
How it works in independent living
Wellness check
Run a five-minute assessment during a routine wellness day or fitness class. No clinical credentials required.
Engage
Share results with residents on screen. Objective scores give them tangible milestones to work toward.
Flag early
Declining scores trigger a conversation with clinical or family contacts before a fall occurs.
Report
Population-level trends help leadership measure the impact of wellness programming on fall risk and retention.
Four metrics residents can track themselves
Grip strength
Upper-body strength and frailty risk.
Sit-to-stand
Lower-limb power and balance.
Gait speed
Walking speed over a short distance.
Timed Up and Go
Functional mobility and dynamic balance.
Able Assess was designed for engagement, not compliance. Residents view their own progress, set goals and take ownership of their wellness journey. Staff report higher participation in fitness programming after deployment.
One prevented move-out covers the cost
A single avoided vacancy can offset a full year of screening for an entire IL building. Model the numbers for your community.
From the people using it
Residents can see their own progress on the screen. It turned a clinical test into a conversation about staying strong.
We run a quarterly wellness day now. Residents look forward to it. Families love the data. It has become a differentiator for our community.