Grab Bars, Etc. is Arizona’s preferred installer of independent living products and recommended by many healthcare providers.
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 337404
We are Arizona’s Home Safety experts who install high-quality grab bars, ramps, railings for stairs/steps, ADA toilets, wall-mounted shower seats, and more. Because we are a company that continually applies the use of our occupational therapy education and experience, we have real-world knowledge of how to adapt your home for your unique needs. Whether addressing indoor or outdoor accessibility and safety concerns, we provide solutions that promote the highest level of independent living.
We can inspect your home, make appropriate recommendations, and complete installations – usually in one visit. Our professional-grade independent living products include:
- High-Quality ADA-Compliant Grab Bars
- Portable & Wall-Mounted Tub & Shower Benches
- Non-Slip Floor Coating (Tub or Shower Areas)
- Floor-to-Ceiling Poles
- Overhead Trapeze
- Bed Rails
- Swing-Up Bars
- Stair & Step Rail Solutions
- Door Widening Hinges
- Hand-Held Showers
- Portable & Permanent Ramps
- High-Quality ADA-Compliant Grab Bars
- Portable & Wall-Mounted Tub & Shower Benches
- Non-Slip Floor Coating (Tub or Shower Areas)
- Floor-to-Ceiling Poles
- Overhead Trapeze
- Bed Rails
- Swing-Up Bars
- Stair & Step Rail Solutions
- Door Widening Hinges
- Hand-Held Showers
- Portable & Permanent Ramps
Grab Bars, Etc. is my home adaptation company. I prefer no one else! I service clients in real estate & health care so they are very important. Terry and Andrew install equipment fast & can make objects such as grab bars look esthetically pleasing in a home. Clients brag about their work to me!!! They are both wonderful men who care a lot about their clients. Everyone who has relied on their help is pleased & grateful!”
Why risk a fall? Call today to make your home safer.
About Us
Grab Bars, Etc. is an Arizona based company and was established in 1996 and was Founded and owned by Licensed & Certified Occupational Therapy Professionals, bringing with them an expansive knowledge base from the realm of rehabilitation. This uniquely qualifies and positions the company to work with people that are returning home post-hospitalization and need expert guidance to safely set up homes with attention to new or existing disabilities or handicaps. Grab Bars, Etc. is working within communities all over Arizona to increase accessibility and decrease fall risk in the commercial and residential sectors.
Terry Gesell
Founder
In 1996 Terry founded of Grab Bars, Etc., which started small and continued to grow with his guidance and eventually formed into a LLC Partner owned company with his son-in-law Andrew. Terry has nearly three decades of experience installing independent living products. Having a career working as an occupational therapy provider and as an assistive technology specialist has allowed him to help clients to achieve greater functional independence, and in many cases, make an enormous impact on improving their quality of life. As a professional installer of grab bars, ramps, and other durable medical equipment, he has take great consideration of all home environmental needs to determine just the right assistive device and the best placement for the most functional outcome. Terry developed rigorous standards that guides the company, and set the high level of expectations of skilled training for the companies newer generations of technicians to provide our clients the best-in-class service with knowledge and expertise are customers expect. In 2024 Terry decided turned over the reins of the company to Partner and son-in-law Andrew Strmic, but still continues to serve as the brand ambassador and customer relations representative.
Andrew Strmic
Owner
Current owner of Grab Bars, Etc. Andrew has two decades of experience as an installer of a variety of home safety and accessibility products. Developing a passion for helping people achieve greater independence and decrease fall risk Andrew went back to college and started working as a occupational therapy provider in 2015 and used that education and professional experience to further consult and equip customers with options that allow them to maintain or increase their ability to carry out their daily routines. In 2017, Andrew became Terry’s business partner and reorganized Grab Bars, Etc. into a LLC. Andrew has worked diligently on growing the company to serve more customers across Arizona and provided special attention to selecting and curating the best quality products and expanding our professional services for home environmental modifications to further the the mission and vision of Grab Bars, Etc.. Andrew became the owner and CEO of Grab Bars, Etc. in 2024 as the company’s Founder Terry was ready to step back from his role as a partner and be less involved in the daily operations. Andrew is dedicated to making sure Grab Bars, Etc. is providing best in class service!
VISION
Our vision is to be the leader in home safety for fall prevention and accessibility needs nationwide. We seek to broaden public awareness of new technology, product, and service choices that are properly vetted to suit each individual’s needs and situation. Additionally, we seek to increase our visibility to the general public and health care professionals to have a greater impact in the communities that we serve.
MISSION
Our mission is to revolutionize how people procure independent living products to mitigate fall risk and increase accessibility in and around the home. Providing leading knowledge and expertise in selection and installation of quality products with the sole purpose of creating safer living environments and increased independence in alignment with our core values.
CORE VALUES
- Act with integrity
- Exceed expectations
- Serve with purpose
- Increase in knowledge
- Observing the golden rule
Thank you for helping my mom be safer in her home. After you installed grab bars in the shower and bathroom, she was able to use both independently and without fear of falling. With your expertise and knowledge, we knew we were in the right hands.
Why risk a fall? Call today to make your home safer.
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I am an RN that works in the community and I am asked for assistance with grab bar placement at times by the patient or their family. The staff with Grab Bars, Etc. have always been very friendly and prompt with their service. They are also very thorough and make sure that the bars are placed in secure locations.
Why risk a fall? Call today to make your home safer.
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Andrew was wonderful. From recommending configurations to installing. I know my husband will Now be safe in his shower and my mom will be safe going up the stairs and getting in and out of the tub. Thanks so much.