Today falls in the home is the number one reason in the United States of America for senior citizens requiring moving into nursing homes. At NHC, every patient at the time of admission into the program receives a complete assessment of muscle strength, flexibility, balance, gait, layout of the house and any hazardous conditions in the home that could lead to a fall. Once assessed, the Care Team will in the patients individualized care plan will add specific action plans to reduce the risk of falls in the home.