Due to a recent life changing episode in our family, we are learning that the terms like wheelchair accessible, handicapped accessible, and ADA are all interpreted differently. Before you make any decision I urge you to look into the state and local requirements.
Beware of apartments or rentals that were built before the ADA was implemented because the doorways are too narrow for wheelchairs.

@Erinmfs The house was built in 1955. The doors and hallways are wide enough for a chair. The cemented ramp runs from the driveway straight to front door at a gentle incline. This made moving large furniture in easy! I am pretty sure this was a retrofit. The grab bars are old-time monsters. The third bedroom was made into an on-suite 2nd bathroom by previous owner to us, and the soaking tub/shower she installed can't be used by me. It is too high for me to step into with my knee issues, and the doorway is too narrow for crutches, cane or a chair. The tile floors are not smooth, and present no slipping issues.
Ginger

Grass isn't always greener on other side. So remember new houses have issues as well. The 17 steps seems like a lot of steps to me so I'm assuming you have a multi floor house. I have freinds that have not been in their kids bedroom for years house is so big no need to go into that part of house. Maybe you could look at same scenario only use part of house that makes sense. Good luck have a blessed day. Dave