Why Home Accessibility Is the Next Strategic Move for CRT Providers in 2026

Published in Complex Rehab on March 18, 2026

By Ted Metcalf, VP of Clinical Mobility & Accessibility, VGM & Associates and Cindi Petito, Director of VGM Live at Home

The CRT industry is entering a pivotal moment in 2026 as more providers explore expanding into home accessibility solutions, a natural extension of the mobility and independence services already central to CRT care. As aging-in-place demand accelerates and consumers look for a single trusted partner, ramps, grab bars, transfer aids, and other home access modifications are emerging as high-value additions to traditional CRT offerings.

But while the opportunity is clear, the path forward isn’t.

Many providers are asking the same questions: “How do we enter this space responsibly? How do we manage capital, staffing, new service models, or operational complexity? And how do we expand without stretching our teams too thin?”

Smart, Low-Risk Ways to Expand: Strategic Partnerships and Pilot Programs

That’s where the strongest organizations are exploring strategic partnerships, home accessibility-trained collaborators, and low-risk pilot programs that allow them to test demand, strengthen referral networks, and build a home access model that fits their market.

The Strategic Advantage for U.S. Rehab Members

For U.S. Rehab members, the alignment between CRT expertise and home accessibility is especially strong. With the right strategy, providers can diversify services, deepen client relationships, and support aging-in-place initiatives while adding new revenue streams.

Full Article Available Only to U.S. Rehab Members

Partnership models
Pilot program examples
Best-practice recommendations
How leading CRT providers are scaling home accessibility in 2026

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Be sure to check out Cindi Petito’s presentation at the VGM Heartland Conference, “The Home Access Advantage: Diversification, Cash-Based Growth, and Market Expansion.”

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