What to avoid in a bathroom remodel when aging in place
A plain guide for seniors aging in place who want bathroom remodeling done right, without a big tear-out.
You may have heard about a remodel that dragged on, went over budget, or left problems behind. Now you are looking at your own bathroom and want to stay in your home safely. For seniors aging in place, the real trouble is usually the tub or shower. The rest of the room often does not need to change.
Most remodel horror stories start the same way. Someone rips out the whole room when only the tub or shower was the problem. For seniors aging in place, that is the high tub wall, the slick shower floor, or nothing solid to hold. Fix those and the rest can stay. A bigger job means more days without a bathroom, more people in your home, and more places for things to go wrong.
The size of the job depends on what you pick. A shower or a tub, the size and layout of the space, the wall style and finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars all shape the quote. A walk-in tub adds its own choices, like tub size and comfort features. Replacing just the tub or shower with a Jacuzzi® system keeps the job smaller than a full remodel.
This week, work out what bothers you most. Is it stepping over the tub wall, a wet floor, or having nothing to grab? Then skip the plan with a tub person, a wall person and a plumber who each blame the others later. Call Love Your Bath and ask for a quote on replacing just the tub or shower. Their installers are primarily W-2 employees, so one company answers for the work. Ask to have the warranty explained when the job is done.
When it is handled, you step into a low-entry shower or a walk-in tub with the seat and grab bars you chose. The lifetime warranty lasts as long as you own the home. Richelle J. wrote in a Google review that the team who installed a shower for her mother was "highly professional and efficient."
What our customers say
"My wife loves the new shower!! Our installer, Kyle H, was courteous, knew what he was doing, and a GREAT worker. The shower capped off a unscheduled bathroom remodel and has brightened up the room a lot. Many thanks to Love Your Bath for their great product."
"My mother had a Jacuzzi shower installed by the Love Your Bath company today. The father and daughter install team of Joel and Kim, were highly professional and efficient. We are in Florida and we highly recommend using Love Your Bath and this fabulous install team for your bathroom remodel projects. The product mom chose provides her with a much safer shower experience than the traditional shower stall from the 1980s. Check out Love Your Bath installers for Jacuzzi."
"Triston Saxton was the installer of our Jacuzzi shower system. He was phenomenal!! Though the job took one extra day, he was so kind and patient with explaining the reasons, he was also very neat and courteous while working. He even came back later to adjust the door after we had issues with it, after installation was completed. I would recommend Tristan and the team at Love Your Bath!"
Other questions about bathroom remodeling for seniors aging in place
how much does a jacuzzi bath remodel cost
The price depends on whether you replace the tub or the shower, the size of the space, and the finishes and safety features you pick. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote.
are one day bath remodels worth it
A fast job is possible because only the tub or shower is replaced, not the whole room. What matters is the product and who stands behind it. We install genuine Jacuzzi® systems, mainly with our own crews, and activate a lifetime warranty when the job is done. Most jobs take as little as one day; some take longer, and we will tell you which at the design visit.
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Ask Love Your Bath about bathroom remodeling for seniors aging in place.