Disadvantages of a walk-in tub: is it right for a veteran?
For Veterans weighing a walk-in tub: the honest downsides, and how to tell if it fits the way you bathe.
You like the idea of a tub with a low door and a seat. Then you read that you sit inside while it fills and again while it drains. As a veteran, you may want safe bathing without a new daily hassle. You are right to ask before you call. Here is the plain answer.
The downside is real. A walk-in tub has a door, so you step in, sit down and close it before any water comes in. Then you stay seated until the water drains and the door can open. For a veteran with a sore knee or a bad back, that wait can feel like a lot. It is not a defect. It is how every walk-in tub works.
What the job involves depends on what you choose. The tub size and the features you pick matter, such as water jets, heated air and a quick drain option. A walk-in shower can be a simpler fit for some bathrooms. Whether VA benefits or grants apply depends on the person, so never assume coverage either way. Every job is quoted in your home.
This week, think about how you bathe today. Do you take a long soak, or a quick shower most days? If you mostly shower, a walk-in shower may suit you better. Then call Love Your Bath, a Jacuzzi® Bath Remodel dealer. A designer comes to your home, listens to what you want and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. 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."
Once you pick the right fit, bathing stops being a worry. A walk-in tub gives you a low entry, a seat and grab bars. A walk-in shower lets you step in and get on with your day. RicoLab S. wrote in a Google review: "In our situation Jerry was very reasonable in considering his needs and stood by his word."
What our customers say
"Exceptional professionals that went the extra mile to ensure I was truly happy with my new walkin tub."
"I could not be more pleased with our decision to use Love Your Bath to replace our bathtub with a walk in shower. The workmen are top quality and we have actually enjoyed having them here. Mark is curtesy, keeps us informed as to what he is doing and always cleans up after himself. Tarps are used to minimize the mess and I just cannot say enough about the company and the quality of their help we have had experience with. I would not hesitate to recommend them or use them again. Thank you LOVE YOUR BATH for a great experience."
"August 15th was my installation. Wonderful first time experience; I was educated about the importance of getting it your way: They made me extremely happy and I accomplished another good investment in our home."
Other questions about walk-in tubs for veterans
how much does a walk-in tub cost installed
The price depends on the tub size and the features you pick, such as a seat, jets, quick drain or grab bars. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote, so you see your price before you decide.
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.