Designing a Kitchen for Those with Limited Mobility

Home Preparedness and Maintenance

The Cost of Designing a Kitchen for Those with Limited Mobility

Designing a kitchen to meet the needs of a loved one with limited mobility will have a range of potential costs.

Lynda Menegotti

Lynda Menegotti brings a deeply personal understanding of caregiving, shaped by years of supporting loved ones through ALS, cancer, and long-distance family care challenges. Through her work with Caring Village, she is passionate about helping families navigate the caregiving journey with compassion, support, and practical resources.

Dec 10, 2015

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Designing a kitchen to meet the needs of a loved one with limited mobility will have a range of potential costs. The range of these costs varies greatly based on quality, quantity, style, and preference. The information below is a summary of general costs for the typical items you will need in order to design a kitchen for those with limited mobility.

The Cost of Designing a Kitchen for Those with Limited Mobility

The chart below provides an average range of costs based on the options available from the home improvement chains Lowe’s and Home Depot. The chart is broken up by product, range, and median cost.

Product Name Range of Costs Median Cost
Shallow Sink $329 – $1,349 $479
Counter Height Adjustment $636 – $6,551 $2,866
Non-Skid Mats $19 – $108 $55
Cabinet Pulls $1 – $285 $3.50
Drawer-Style Refrigerator $2,300 – $3,198 $2,300
Drawer-Style Dishwasher $600 – $1,470 $1,099
Lever-Handle Faucet $35 – $1,477 $145
Hands-Free Faucet $46 – $745 $430

Keep in mind that the chart above does not include the cost of labor or installation costs. You may need more features or other adjustments so use this information as a starting point to budget and plan accordingly.