Want to remove the tub and get a walk-in shower instead?
For Seniors Aging in Place who want the tub gone. Here is what a walk-in shower swap really involves.
You want to stay in your own home, and the tub is the hardest part of it. That tall side is a real risk on a wet floor. For Seniors Aging in Place, taking the tub out for a walk-in shower makes sense. But you may not know how big the job is, or what it will cost.
A standard tub has a tall side you must lift your leg over, often on a slick surface. That gets harder with every year you stay in your own home. A walk-in shower fixes it. The tub comes out, and a low or barrier-free entry goes in its place, with a built-in seat and grab bars where you want them, as part of a Jacuzzi® shower system.
The price depends on your space and your choices, and nobody can give you a true number without seeing the bathroom. What moves it up or down: the size and layout of the space, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. The work stays in the tub or shower area. Floors and vanities are not part of it. Installs take as little as one day, and rarely a second.
This week, call Love Your Bath and set up a designer visit at your home. All homeowners are asked to be present at the design consultation, so the plan is built around what you want. You pick the base, walls, seat and grab bars, and you see how the shower will look. The free quote covers the product and the installation. If you are a grown son or daughter helping a parent, sit in on the visit too.
Once it is done, you step in instead of climbing over. You can sit on the seat if you want to, and the grab bars are right where your hand reaches. The walls are grout-free, with antimicrobial surfaces that help reduce mold and mildew buildup. julie W. gave the reason many families have, in a Google review: "We needed to have our tub updated to a shower for the safety of my 91 years old Dad."
What our customers say
"Had a Garden Tub to Walk in shower conversion . Tristan was the installer. He did this 2 day job by himself . I was very impressed with his skills during demo and install in a 3rd floor condo incased in concrete. He had to break out the jack hammer to complete the drain. Once completed the Shower is awesome. Thank you Paul G"
"Scott and his team were very professional and was on schedule! They installed a beautiful bath and shower and cleaned up nicely. Thank you!!"
"Beautiful work! 2 bathrooms in 3 days, with perfect fit & finish. We were lucky to be assigned Sam to do ours. He covered all surfaces and areas as not to dirty anything, was super friendly and personable, explained everything clearly, and is someone who cares about his workmanship and it shows. Thanks Sam!"
Other questions about walk-in showers for seniors aging in place
alternative to a walk-in tub for the elderly
The most common alternatives are a walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry, a tub-to-shower conversion, and adding a built-in seat and grab bars. Each one removes the climb over the tub wall. A designer can show you all of them side by side at home and quote the one that fits.
least expensive way to replace a shower
The lowest-cost way to get a real new shower is to replace just the shower: a new base and wall system installed over a cleaned-out space, with no full gut. That is what we do with Jacuzzi® shower systems, and most jobs take as little as one day.
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Ask Love Your Bath about walk-in showers for seniors aging in place.