Alternative to a walk-in tub for an elderly Veteran?
If you or a Veteran you love can't safely step over the tub wall, this page covers bathroom safety and accessibility options.
Stepping over the tub wall has gotten hard, and you are wondering if a walk-in tub is really the answer. If you are a Veteran, or you are helping one, that is a fair thing to ask. There are other ways to make the bathroom safer, and you can look at them side by side before you decide.
Getting over the tub wall is the hard part, and it is not a small thing. One slip on a wet edge can change your whole year. For many Veterans, old injuries or sore knees, hips and shoulders make that lift even harder. A walk-in tub is one answer. It is not the only one. Three common options remove the climb: a walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry, a tub-to-shower conversion, and a built-in seat with grab bars.
What a job takes depends on your space and your choices, so an honest number only comes after someone sees the bathroom. The size and layout of the shower or tub area matter. So do the choice of a shower or a tub, the base, the wall style and finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. The work stays on the tub or shower area only. The free quote covers the product and the installation. Whether VA benefits or a grant help with any of it depends on the person, so never assume. Check with the VA first.
This week, call Love Your Bath, a Jacuzzi® Bath Remodel dealer, and ask for a design visit at your home. A designer can show you the walk-in shower, the tub-to-shower conversion, the seat and grab bars, and the walk-in tub side by side. Then you get a quote for the one that fits. Ask about veteran savings too. In their words: "We're proud to offer special savings to veterans, first responders, teachers, and families of children with disabilities. Ask your Design Consultant for details." Do not pick a product from a photo alone.
Picture stepping into your shower instead of climbing over a wall. You have a seat to rest on, a bar to hold, and a low entry that asks less of your knees. RicoLab S. left a five-star Google review after planning around a disabled veteran family member, and wrote: "In our situation Jerry was very reasonable in considering his needs and stood by his word." The goal is simple. You stay in your own home, in a bathroom that fits you.
What our customers say
"Had a very positive experience with Matt Lopes who came to the house on time and fully prepared. He helped us build the perfect shower with our specific accessibility needs addressed. We are so excited! Thank you Matt!!!"
"We couldnt be happier with our experience. Very easy to talk to very helpful choosing what would look good. The timing was very close to what we were told. Our shower turned out beautiful and was done in 2 days. We are thrilled with it and really liked everyone that was involved. So glad we chose Love Your Bath. Would highly recommend them. Overall great experience!"
"Jeff was very professional and courteous. Made everything very clear. Answered all questions."
Other questions about bathroom safety and accessibility for veterans
will medicare pay for a walk-in tub
Whether Medicare or any other plan helps pay depends on your own plan, so call your plan and ask what it covers. We do not promise coverage. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. We also offer financing.
how to get a free walk-in tub for seniors
If you have seen a free walk-in tub offer, ask what comes with it. Whether a grant, the VA or any program helps depends on your own situation and plan, so check with them directly. We do not promise coverage. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. We also offer financing.
Ready to talk?
Ask Love Your Bath about bathroom safety and accessibility for veterans.