HomeSmart
Home Adaptations for Independent Living
Advocacy - Expertise - Solutions
Advocacy - Expertise - Solutions
We bring an expertise to all types of accessibility modifications and renovations with extensive new construction and remodeling experience along with specialized training in aging-in-place and accessibility issues. We can assess, design, contract for and supervise retrofits and renovations both large and small to meet the specific needs of each of our clients.
Simply put, our mission is to enable people to remain in their homes - in whater style they choose, for as long as they want - safely, comfortably and independently.
In addition, we not only work directly with clients and their families but also provide consulting services to the healthcare community, builders, insurance companies, social service agencies, special needs trusts and elder law attorneys to aid them in evaluating needs and designing individualized solutions for their clients.
Susan Luxenberg, President of HomeSmart LLC, has close to 30 years’ experience as a Builder, Designer and Aging-in-Place Specialist. She began her career remodeling multi-family properties and historic homes in Upstate New York. In that capacity she was awarded the Mayor’s Rehabilitation Award from the City of Rochester, NY. Her next effort was as a developer of single family affordable housing where she worked closely with New York State’s Affordable Housing Corp. and won an American Institute of Architects (AIA) award for the design of her affordable homes. The scope of Susan’s work expanded to multi-unit townhome development as
well as municipal, commercial and retail development where, among other projects, she has fast-tracked the build-out of American Eagle stores in varied shopping centers throughout the Northeastern United States, administered the development and construction of CVS Pharmacies in Florida, and managed major renovations to Bank of America sites in South Florida.
In 2009, recognizing the need many people have to modify their homes to accommodate aging requirements, Susan became certified as an Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Home Builders’ Association as well the University of Southern California’s Andrus Gerontology Department. HomeSmart now specializes in offering accessibility modifications geared towards people of all ages with a variety of disabilities.
Susan has been recognized for the design and construction of both upscale and moderate residential renovations and additions. She adds to her accomplishments being a skilled public speaker on topics such as 55+ housing trends, incorporating universal design in your new home, aging gracefully at home, and successfully selecting and working with contractors. She has spoken at home shows, to professional groups and to community and neighborhood organizations. Susan has also authored and published Fearless Remodeling: A Planning Guide for the Homeowner.
Serving South Florida