Bathroom Safety and Accessibility for Seniors Aging in Place
Walk-in tubs, low-entry showers, grab bars and seats that help you keep using your own bathroom, and your own home.
You love your house, and you plan to stay in it. But the tub wall feels higher than it used to, and the shower floor feels slick. The step over the edge is the part that worries you, or your son or daughter. A few changes to the wet area can make your daily routine feel steady again.
For most people aging in place, the fix is the tub or the shower, not the whole bathroom. A walk-in tub has a low entry, a built-in seat and grab bars, so you step in and sit down instead of climbing over a wall. A walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry takes the climb away. A tub-to-shower conversion trades a tall tub for a shower you can walk into. Grab bars and built-in seats can go with any of these. Each one is a Jacuzzi® system, and you pick the colors and finishes.
Planning to stay put changes the question. You are not fixing a bathroom to sell the house. You are fixing it so your routine stays yours for years. That means thinking about tomorrow as well as today. A seat helps now if your legs tire. A barrier-free shower helps later if your balance changes. Often a grown child joins the talk, and that is welcome. Barbara H. left a 5-star Google review that says, "I needed more safety in my shower and he was very detailed in making sure my new shower is accessible and safe."
No price is set until someone sees your space. What it comes to depends on what you pick and the room itself: the size and layout of the shower or tub space, a shower or a bathtub, the wall style, base and finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. For a walk-in tub, the tub size and the comfort features you choose also matter. The work stays in the wet area, the tub or the shower.
It starts when a designer from Love Your Bath comes to your home and looks at your tub or shower. All homeowners are asked to be there for the design consultation. You talk about what feels hard now, then pick the style, colors and safety features. You get a free quote that covers the product and the installation. Then a crew sets the install date. Installs take as little as one day, and some take a second day, rarely. At the end, the crew goes over every detail with you.
Once it is done, bathing is a calm part of the day again. You sit when you want to. You step in instead of climbing. There is a bar right where your hand reaches. Family worries less. The questions below, about Medicare, getting help paying, and options other than a walk-in tub, each have their own answer.
Common questions about bathroom safety and accessibility for seniors aging in place
What our customers say
"Jared was a Fantastic representative! He was on time, professional, fun to work with, very informed. And showed me just about every option there was. He worked with me to match my existing tile in the bathroom. Also gave us some great ideas for safety and aging in place in the home. He recognized my husband as a veteran and thanked him for his service. Call Jared! He's the best!"
"Shalina, at Love Your Bath, gave an excellent presentation! Very knowledgeable. We were impressed with the quality of the bath products. So much so that we immediately decided to move forward with our renovation! We were also thankful that she was able to arrive 20 minutes earlier than the appointment so as to fit with our schedule."
"Jose and Garcia were awesome! The job was professional, quality of material was better than expected and they left no mess! Would highly recommend"
"Remodeled a walk-in shower stall. Job completed in 1 1/2 days. *** *. did a fabulous installation. Knowledgeable, experienced, courteous, efficient. Would recommend the company and this particular installer to anyone wishing bathroom remodeling work."
"What a great company to work with. From the salesman to the installer, everything moved very smoothly.. Our bathroom was installed and just two days. The installer was very thorough and worked very hard to work around us in our home leaving our home the same way he found it when he first arrived. I suggest if you’re looking for a new bathroom, give them a try."
"Josh and Louis came on time and did a fantastic job. The few minor hic cups they talk to us about before proceeding making sure we understood what was happening. We are extremely happy with their work!"
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