Thinking about a walk-in tub? Here are the downsides first
An honest look at walk-in tubs for seniors aging in place, starting with the part most people worry about.
You want to stay in your own home, and climbing over the tub wall has become a worry. A walk-in tub sounds like the answer for seniors aging in place, until you read that you sit inside while it fills and while it drains. Now you are not sure it fits the way you really like to bathe.
The downside you read about is real. A walk-in tub has a water-sealing door. You step in and sit down before the tub fills, and you stay in until it drains. If you plan to stay in your home for years, that wait is part of every bath. It is better to know that now than to find out after the tub is in.
What the job involves depends on your space and the tub you pick. The tub size matters, and so do the accessibility and wellness features you choose. Options include water jets, heated air and a quick drain. Each walk-in tub has a low-threshold entry, an integrated seat, grab bars and anti-slip flooring. The work stays on the tub itself, and the free quote covers the product and the installation.
This week, think about how you bathe now. If you love a long soak, a walk-in tub keeps that, with a step in instead of a climb. If you mostly shower, a walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry may suit you better. When you compare tubs, ask about fill and drain speed and the quick drain option. Then have a designer from Love Your Bath come to your home. The designer listens to how you use the bathroom and builds a plan with options. Do not buy a tub you will not enjoy sitting in.
Once it is settled, you have the bath that fits your days, not the one you guessed at. If it is a tub, you open the door, step in, sit on the seat and hold the grab bar. Sarah F. put it this way: "Exceptional professionals that went the extra mile to ensure I was truly happy with my new walkin tub."
What our customers say
"Exceptional professionals that went the extra mile to ensure I was truly happy with my new walkin tub."
"Presentation was great. Price value good. Derrick did his best to get the price I needed to pay. Derick is an excellent salesman."
"Our Tub to Shower and full redesign turned out beautifully. Thanks to Samuel R. For his attention to detail and craftsmanship. Materials appear first class. My wife and I are very pleased/happy."
Other questions about walk-in tubs for seniors aging in place
how much does a walk-in tub cost installed
The price depends on the tub size, the features you pick (seat, jets, quick drain, grab bars) and what the bathroom needs to fit it. We do not quote off a brochure. A designer measures your bathroom at home and gives you a free, written quote with your options, so you know the full installed price before you decide.
will medicare pay for a walk-in tub
Original Medicare generally does not pay for walk-in tubs or bathroom remodels, because they are not counted as medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer extra home safety benefits, so call your plan and ask what it covers. We will not promise coverage, but we will give you a written quote you can take to your plan, and we can talk about financing at the design visit.
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