Is a walk-in tub really the only way to stop climbing in?
Bathroom safety and accessibility choices beyond the walk-in tub, for homeowners in Cocoa Beach, FL.
Getting over the tub wall in your Cocoa Beach home has started to feel like a risk. Every ad points you to a walk-in tub, but you are not sure you want to sit in a tub at all. The good news is that there are other ways to get rid of that climb, and some may fit you better.
The problem is the height of the tub wall and the wet, slick bottom of the tub on the other side. You can solve it without a walk-in tub, and without giving up the room you know. A walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry lets you step straight in. A tub-to-shower conversion swaps the old tub for a Jacuzzi® shower in the same spot. Add a built-in seat and grab bars, and you have places to sit and hold.
Your quote is built at home around your space and your picks: the size and layout of the tub area, shower or bathtub, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, plus any seat, shelves or grab bars. The free quote includes the product and the install work. Installs take in as little as one day, and the work stays on the tub or shower. You pick the colors and finishes, so the new shower looks like it belongs.
Before the visit, walk through your bathroom routine and note the hard spots. Then call Love Your Bath for a design visit. The designer sits down with you, listens to what you want, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Cheryle L. wrote, "We couldn't be more pleased with our tub to shower conversion." Bring your questions, and make sure all homeowners can be there.
When the work is done, you step into the shower instead of hoisting a leg over a tub. A seat and grab bars can be right where you want them. A Cocoa Beach shower replacement from 2025 includes a teak seat and a dual bypass door, with smooth Sandshell Beige walls and Chrome fixtures. Bathing feels routine again.
What people in Cocoa Beach 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!!!"
"Very Professional from the start!! No pushy sales people. Got our new shower almost 3 weeks earlier than expected!!! Randy and Adam who did our installed were GREAT!!! They were patient when we had questions AND did the job right!!! Randy also made a suggestion for my shelves because I was unsure and he NAILED it!!!! I would highly recommend Love Your Bath!! Make sure you ask for Randy and Adam to do your install!!!! I would give them 100 stars if I could!!! Wish I could put before and after on here!!"
"Marcel and his crew were very professional and respectful. I would recommend him and the company to anyone looking to remodel their bathroom. Great job. It’s exactly how we wanted it to look 🙏🏼🙏🏼"
Other things people in Cocoa Beach 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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Love Your Bath handles bathroom safety and accessibility in Cocoa Beach and the area around it.