Aging in place
What would make home easier to live in?
Maybe it’s getting through the front door without a step. Maybe it’s more room in the bathroom, or having family a short walk away. Tell us what matters to you. We’ll look at the property and your everyday needs before narrowing down a single-level Wolf home.
Where Wolf works
In Washington and Oregon, Wolf employees handle your project from property review and permits through construction, site work, delivery, and installation. Some projects require third-party services, such as surveys or septic design and installation, depending on the property and jurisdiction. Beyond Washington and Oregon, local contractors complete site work and utility connections.
Who it’s for
Your own home. With the help you want nearby.
A parent who wants to stay near family
A kitchen, bath and bedroom of their own, with family nearby. Start with what helps Mom or Dad keep their independence.
Owners planning their own next decade
A single-level backyard home can be the place you move into while someone else uses the primary house, or the other way around.
Households comparing facilities to a backyard home
A permitted ADU (accessory dwelling unit) is housing, not medical care. If care is needed, plan for it separately from the building permit.
What Wolf builds
Small details can make a daily difference.
A ramp, a grab bar or more space at a doorway can matter in different ways. We discuss the features with you, then check what the layout and property can support. Accessibility options are not a promise that every standard Wolf plan is ADA compliant.
One level inside. An entry that works outside.
Single-level living avoids stairs between rooms. The route from parking to the door still needs its own review of grade, surface, space and any ramp.
Room to move where you need it
Ask about doorway clearance, lever handles, grab bars and shower access. We review the options against your needs and the proposed plan rather than assuming one feature suits everyone.
A home for the years ahead
Talk about what works now and what you want to plan for. A permitted ADU may also serve another family member or a long-term renter later, where local rules allow.
Process
Start with your day, not a model number.
- 1
Tell us what should feel easier
Share the routines, mobility equipment or entry concerns you want us to plan around. You do not need to choose a model first.
- 2
Look at the route to the door
We review the grade, surface, width and space for an entry or ramp alongside the rest of the site work.
- 3
Work through the layout and requirements
We discuss the interior features and identify which details need design or accessibility-standards review before plans and permit documents are finalized.
- 4
Know what has been included
Review the agreed features, how to use them and how to contact Wolf for support. Any project-specific compliance requirement needs to be addressed explicitly.
Models
Explore the rooms. Keep the plan open.
These single-level plans give you a sense of the spaces available. We need to review the entry, your needs and the property before recommending or adapting one.
Notice the rooms and details you would use. These are layouts to explore; we need to review your property before recommending one.
Model K — 432 sq ft
One-level one-bedroom when the household is one person or a couple.
Model E — 616 sq ft
Two bedrooms and a defined living room. Review the clearances and entry for your project.
Model L — 984 sq ft
Two bedrooms and two baths. Ask about accessibility layout options for your needs.
Comfort and access
Plan for ramps, easier entry, and room to move
Tell us how the home needs to work today and as your needs change. We review the route from parking to the front door alongside the floor plan and site design.
Ramps and entry landings
Entry height determines how much room a ramp needs. At a 1:12 slope, a 24-inch rise needs 24 feet of ramp run, plus landings. We review room for the approach, turns, door clearance, handrails, drainage, and a firm, slip-resistant surface.
Interior access
Discuss clear door openings, turning space, bathroom layout, shower access, grab-bar backing, reachable controls, and kitchen use before choosing a model. Bring mobility-device dimensions and any recommendations from your care or design team.
A property-specific plan
Ramps and accessibility modifications are separately scoped and priced. A standard floor plan is not a promise of ADA compliance. Applicable accessibility rules depend on the use, project, and jurisdiction; confirm requirements and the final design with the local authority and project designer.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Are Wolf homes ADA compliant?
Is aging-in-place the same as a mother-in-law suite?
Can I add a ramp later?
Does Medicare or a facility budget pay for this?
Keep reading
Related Wolf pages
Mother-in-law suite builder
Family-proximity framing for the same kind of dwelling.
Parkview Services entry planning
A Seattle project-in-progress example: planning a ramp with the ground, utilities and delivery access around it.
Accessibility and ADA planning
Entry and interior options, and why features are different from project-wide compliance.
FAQ
Site-wide answers on accessibility, cost, and warranty.
Warranty
What the one-year workmanship warranty does and does not cover.
What should we plan around for you?
Tell us about the daily routines, the entry and anything you want to make easier. If you have a property, we’ll start with that before narrowing down the homes.
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