# Episode 88: $50K Home Mod vs $14K/Month Assisted Living? Smart Senior Housing Options Explained

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Podcast: [Serving Seniors Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/serving-seniors-podcast-6575260)
Published: 2026-02-20T20:05:21+00:00
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In Episode 88 of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Erica Sell, ATP, CAPS, CSA , Founder & CEO of Harmony Home Medical Supply , to break down one of the biggest questions seniors and their families are asking today: 👉 Is it smarter to modify your home for $50,000… or move into assisted living at $14,000 per month? This eye-opening conversation explores the true cost of senior housing, aging in place, and how the right equipment and home modifications can protect both independence and your financial future. Erica founded Harmony Home Medical in 2008 after seeing families struggle with limited options and insurance-driven decisions. She believed seniors deserved choice, education, and hands-on access to equipment that improves quality of life. Today, Harmony Home Medical is San Diego’s most diverse and complete medical equipment showroom—offering everything from wheelchairs and power mobility devices to lift chairs, scooters, bathroom safety products, home accessibility remodels, and more. With a registered physical therapist and assistive technology specialists on staff, Erica and her team are passionate about helping seniors stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home. 💡 In this episode, we cover: The real financial comparison between home modifications and assisted living How accessibility remodels can extend independence What seniors and families should consider before making housing decisions How to “take the medical out of medical equipment” Why education and choice matter in senior care If you or a loved one is thinking about aging in place, this episode is packed with practical guidance and cost-saving insights. 📲 Connect with our Guest at: https://harmonyhomemedical.com/ Erica Sell, ATP, CAPS, CSA Founder & CEO Now with two…

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