Home safety and check-ins · Southern Utah
I'm Jenell, a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist® in St. George. I visit your loved one in person, look at the home with trained eyes, and send you a clear written update. You'll know what is really going on, and what to do next.
Serving St. George, Santa Clara, Washington, and Hurricane. Non-medical.
Why families call
You want to know what in the home needs to change before it happens again.
The first two weeks are when small things get missed. You want someone to look in.
Phone calls only tell you so much. You want a real update from someone who was there.
A little more forgetful, a little less steady. You want a clear picture, not a guess.
You want to support their independence and know the home is set up for it.
You want to know the button actually works, and that the emergency contacts are still right.
Fewer calls, fewer outings. You want them to have someone to look forward to each week.
An independent, trained look gives everyone the same facts to work from.
Services and pricing
For the in-between stage: your loved one is still mostly independent, and you want a clearer picture, a safer home, or a reliable update from someone local. Independent, non-medical support.
The best first step
$175
A 240-point, room-by-room look at falls, bathrooms, stairs, lighting, entries and emergency readiness. You get an Age Safe® Home Score™ and a clear report of what to fix first, the same day.
Best for: after a mobility change, or before spending money on changes.
Membership
from $49/month
A friendly visit, a general well-being check, and a test of their medical alert button. A working button matters. So does having someone stop by.
Best for: living alone, a medical alert no one tests, or wanting a familiar friendly face on a regular schedule.
One visit
$70
A trusted local set of eyes when you cannot be there. I check the things we agreed on and send you a clear update.
Best for: travel, a one-time worry, or trying a visit before a membership.
Recovery support
$265
Informed by CDC STEADI fall prevention training. Non-medical support. It does not replace medical evaluation, rehabilitation, or emergency care.
Home watch
from $120/month
Leaving for the summer or the season? I check the house while you're gone and keep it looking lived in: AC, leaks, a flush and faucet run, pests, doors and windows, lights and blinds, outdoor decor, trash bins and packages. You get a photo report after every visit.
Not sure which fits? Book a free 15-min call. I do not do repairs, sell products, or take referral fees, so the advice stays independent.
For active Test & Connect and Seasonal Home Watch members.
Priority Check-In: an extra visit outside the regular schedule, for when you cannot reach your loved one or something feels off. Members only, depending on scheduling, service area, and availability. Extra services are optional and billed separately. Not for emergencies. If someone may be hurt or in danger, call 911.
How it works
Choose a visit or a free 15-minute call.
You hear from me directly, not a call center.
Easy to share with your loved one so they know who is coming and why.
No guessing about when I will be there.
Free tools & workbooks
Not ready to book? Start on your own. These help you sort out what is going on and what might help, at your own pace.
Not sure what is going on?
13 quick questions about home, emergencies, daily life, family support and safety. You get a simple snapshot and up to 3 clear next steps.
Take the AssessmentConcerned about the home?
Do a free room-by-room check yourself for floors, stairs, lighting, bathrooms, bedrooms, fire safety and emergency access.
Start the CheckupWant something to print?
A printable room-by-room companion to the Home Safety Checkup, with notes and space to plan priorities.
DownloadRather just talk?
Tell me what is going on and I will help you figure out what makes sense, even if that is not one of my services.
Book a Free Call
15 pages to decide who does what, organize emergency and home access details, and record what "normal" looks like now. Includes a Fridge Sheet for emergencies.
Looking for local help like meals, rides, support groups or medical alerts? See the Community Board.
About Red Desert Check-In
I'm Jenell. I've spent nearly a decade in medical alarm response-center dispatch and supervision, working with medical alert activations, older adults, worried families and time-sensitive situations.
As a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist®, I created Red Desert Check-In to help families notice gaps earlier, understand their options, and get local support without turning every concern into medical care or caregiving.
Work with older adults or their families? Download the one-page partner flyer (PDF).
Is Red Desert Check-In the right fit?
Red Desert Check-In works best when an older adult is still mostly independent, but the family wants clearer information, a safer home plan, or a reliable local set of eyes. It is non-medical and does not provide hands-on personal care, medication administration, transportation, repairs, or emergency response. If the need is outside that role, I will point you toward the right kind of help.
Questions
No. Red Desert Check-In is non-medical. I do not provide hands-on care, bathing, medication administration, or emergency response. I look, listen, and report back so your family can make good decisions.
Check-ins come with a written update after the visit. Home Safety Assessments come with an Age Safe® Home Score™ and a report the same day, so you know what to fix first.
That is common. After you book, you get my photo and a short note you can share so they know who is coming and why. You can also book a free 15-minute call first and we can talk through how to bring it up.
Yes. Many families book from a distance. You choose who receives the update, and I am your local set of eyes.
No. I do not do repairs, sell remodeling, or take referral fees. If something needs outside expertise, I will tell you what kind of help to look for.
Yes. Seasonal Home Watch covers weekly or every-other-week visits while you are gone, with a photo report after each one. I check the AC, leaks, pests, doors and windows, and keep the home looking lived in. It starts with a free call and a walkthrough. Plans are billed monthly with a three-month minimum, then continue month to month until you cancel.
They can still join Test & Connect at the same price. We skip the test, and if they want one, I can help them compare medical alert options. Local options are on the Community Board.
No. I do not provide transportation.
Choose a 30-minute visit once a month ($49), every 2 weeks ($102), or every week ($195). Every plan includes the same visit: conversation, a general well-being check, and a test of their medical alert button if they have one. Plans are billed monthly with a three-month minimum. It starts with a free 15-minute call. Compare the plans.
Yes. Active Test & Connect and Seasonal Home Watch members get member pricing: Home Safety Assessment $155, Re-Check $75, extra Check-Ins $55, and After a Fall or Hospital Stay $235. Members can also book a Priority Check-In for $85, depending on scheduling and availability. These are optional and billed separately. A Priority Check-In is not for emergencies; call 911 if someone may be hurt or in danger.
Venmo, card, or cash. One-time visits for first-time clients are paid after the visit. Memberships, like Test & Connect and Seasonal Home Watch, are billed monthly with a three-month minimum, then continue month to month until you cancel. You can cancel or reschedule any visit for free up to 24 hours before.
Still not sure?
Tell me what is going on and we will figure out the next step together. No pressure and no sales pitch.
