Tub wall too hard to step over, but not sold on a walk-in tub?
Other ways to get in and out of the bath, from a bathroom safety and accessibility team serving Altamonte Springs, FL.
Lifting one leg over the tub wall, then the other, can start to feel like a risk you take every morning. If you live in Altamonte Springs and that step has gotten harder, a walk-in tub is likely the first fix you heard about. It is not the only one, and it helps to see what else fits your bathroom before you choose.
The hard part is the tub wall itself. Each time you bathe, you raise a foot high enough to clear it while you balance on the other one. A walk-in tub answers that with a low-threshold entry, a door that opens and seals, and a seat. Other answers take the wall away, or give you something to hold. Which one suits you depends on how you like to bathe, and whether you still want to soak at all.
The main alternatives are a tub-to-shower conversion, a walk-in shower with easier step-in access, and a barrier-free shower. Each is built with a genuine Jacuzzi® shower system, and a built-in seat or grab bars can be added. The work covers only the wet area, the tub or shower. The price depends on 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.
This week, stand in your bathroom and notice what is hard: the step in, the step out, or standing through a whole shower. Write it down. Then ask Love Your Bath for a design visit. A designer comes to your home, listens to what you want, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. All homeowners are asked to be present at the design consultation, so pick a time that works for all of you.
Once it is done, you step into a shower instead of climbing into a tub, with a seat and grab bars if you chose them. Anna F. wrote that her designer "catered to our needs for both beauty and safety for our new bathroom conversion." In Altamonte Springs, past work includes two shower replacements and one bathtub replacement.
What people in Altamonte Springs say
"We had the pleasure of sitting with our Designer Dominick Dennis today. He was very knowledgeable and professional and catered to our needs for both beauty and safety for our new bathroom conversion. I would highly recommend him and all things pertaining to Love Your Bath and hopefully we made a new acquaintance as well. Kudos to Dominick."
"Very good experience. On time, responsive. Clean work area. A very positive experience"
"Marcel & Randy did two showers for me and they did a great job. They made the perfect accommodations due to my height. I have a cervical fusion so I can't bend my neck. The shower head and curtain rod are at the right level for me. They are both friendly, respectable of my home and express great communication skills. I am grateful."
Other things people in Altamonte Springs ask
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.
how to get a free walk-in tub for seniors
Free walk-in tub offers are rare and usually come with conditions. Some people get help through VA benefits, local aging or home-repair programs; it depends on your situation, so check with those programs directly. We do not promise coverage, but we offer special pricing for veterans and financing, and we will give you a written quote to bring to any program.
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