A Medicare Advantage Quality Partnership
Before the Fall.
Before the Call.
Station One Health deploys off-duty firefighters into the homes of Medicare Advantage members to find and document fall hazards before a fall ever happens.
The first line of defense
between your members and your most expensive quality gaps.
The Mission
Station One Health prevents falls in the homes of Medicare Advantage members 65+, deploying off-duty firefighters as a trusted in-home workforce.
The Workforce
Firefighters are among America's most trusted professionals. They are trained in hazard identification, many are credentialed as paramedics or EMTs, and they are deeply committed to the communities they serve.
The Model
We contract directly with Medicare Advantage plans, starting with simple per-assessment pricing and scaling to PMPM as outcomes data is established. No consumer-facing risk. No actuarial complexity to start.
The Cost of a Fall
Falls are the most preventable expense in Medicare Advantage
adults 65+ fall each year
spent annually on fall-related medical costs
falls causes a serious injury
older adults hospitalized from falls each year
average cost of a fall hospitalization
of fall-related costs are paid by Medicare
Sources: CDC and peer-reviewed research. Full citations available on request.
First Line Fall Prevention
Four steps. Zero lift for your team.
- 01
Member Identified
Your team flags high-risk members using existing fall-risk protocols or referral workflows.
- 02
Visit Scheduled
A Station One firefighter contacts the member directly and schedules a visit at their preferred time.
- 03
Assess & Document
A thorough home safety walkthrough. Every hazard photographed, documented, and prioritized.
- 04
Report & Follow-Up
A structured report goes back to your care team, and recommended modifications are coordinated through our trusted repair partner network.
Why Firefighters
They already show up for your members in a crisis.
First Line puts them there before one ever happens. Firefighters bring hazard-identification training, practical know-how, and a level of trust that opens doors other vendors can't. With 20+ off-duty days a month, they have the flexibility to meet members on their schedule.
Why firefighters- Among America's most trusted professions
- Trained in home hazard identification
- Many credentialed as paramedics or EMTs
- 20+ off-duty days per month
- A national network of nearly 10,000 firefighters
Let's talk about your members.
Whether you're exploring in-home fall prevention for your members or just want to compare notes, we'd welcome the conversation.
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