CAPS: Certified Aging In Place Specialists

Aging in Place: Smarter Design for Every Stage of Life

What if your home could grow with you—supporting your needs now and for years to come? That’s the power of Aging in Place design.

At Carroll Construction, we believe that a well-designed home should combine beauty, functionality, and long-term livability. Whether you’re building your first custom home, planning for multigenerational living, or simply thinking ahead, our team can help you create a space that’s ready for life’s changes.

This approach is often referred to as Universal Design or Cradle-to-Cradle Design, but we use the term Aging in Place because it speaks directly to the goal: designing homes that serve you for a lifetime.

And as Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS), we’re uniquely qualified to do it with precision, care, and style.

Why Build With the Future in Mind?

Aging in Place isn’t just about retirement. It’s about freedom, independence, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home can adapt.

It benefits:

  • Young families planning long-term

  • Busy professionals who want low-maintenance ease

  • People caring for aging parents

  • Anyone who values comfort, accessibility, and timeless design

Example of an open floor plan that we build for a client in retirement who wanted an easily navigated, bright space.

Smart, Stylish Features You’ll Appreciate Now—and Later

A few of the most common design elements include:

  • Single-level living with fewer stairs to navigate

  • Zero-threshold showers—sleek, modern, and safer for all

  • Wider doorways and halls for open flow (and future mobility, if needed)

  • Cabinetry and countertops designed for comfort and access

  • Hidden reinforcements behind walls for future grab bar installation

You don’t have to sacrifice style for practicality. Every detail is selected to blend beautifully into your home’s architecture and your personal taste.

CAPS-Certified Expertise You Can Trust

As Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS), we’ve been trained by the National Association of Home Builders to help clients plan for accessibility and independence without compromising design.

We integrate these considerations early in the process—so they’re thoughtful, not reactive. And because we’re a design-build firm, we manage everything from concept to completion.

Let’s build a home that works for the life you’re living—and the one you’re growing into.

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Carroll Construction, Building Contractors, Zachary, LA

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IMPORTANT LOAN CONSIDERATIONS

Your budget is the foundation for every other decision you will make while preparing to build a home because it provides context for what is possible. Most people attempt to answer the question of “What is my budget?” by simply deciding how much they would be comfortable spending. Unfortunately, while this is a crucial part of the process, it ignores the rest of the picture. We advise our clients to answer the following questions in the order below. However, if you are self-financing the project, skip to question #3.

1. How much will a financial institution lend me?

This sets what we refer to as your Maximum Loan Amount.

2. What type of loan will I need?

This is where many people get confused because if you ask the wrong questions when interviewing lenders, you’ll get vastly different answers. We recommend reviewing the information in this article on the loan type you will need before meeting with your lending candidates.

3. How much am I willing to spend?

Just because a lender is will to lend up to your Maximum Loan Amount, this does not mean you will be willing to borrow and spend that amount. Consider the monthly payments as a starting point and adjust your Budget amount from there. Your chosen lender can help you with this.

4. What can I reasonably expect to build for what I am willing to spend?

This answer will come from a qualified builder during your preliminary meeting. Be prepared to discuss your budget so that the builder can help you get a better idea of what size home to design to meet your goals.

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