Climbing over the tub wall is hard. Is a walk-in tub the only fix?
Other ways to make bathing easier, from bathroom safety and accessibility work in Kissimmee, FL.
Lifting a leg over the side of the tub has started to feel shaky, and a walk-in tub is the first idea people bring up. It might not be what you want, and you would like to know what else is out there. Homeowners in Kissimmee have more than one way to take the climb out of bathing.
The hard part is the step over. A standard tub asks you to lift one foot high, balance on the other, then follow through onto a wet surface. A walk-in tub is one answer. A walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry takes that high step away, and so does turning the old tub into a shower. A built-in seat and grab bars add a place to sit and something to hold.
Each of these is its own job, quoted in your home. What shapes the number is your space and what you pick: the size and layout of the tub or shower area, whether you go with a shower or a bathtub, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and add-ons like a seat, shelves or grab bars. A walk-in tub brings its own choices, the tub size and its accessibility and wellness features. The work stays on the tub or shower area, and installs take in as little as one day.
Before you settle on anything, stand in your bathroom and notice what is hard. Is it the step, standing through a long shower, or having nothing to grab? Jot it down. Then set up a design visit with Love Your Bath, a Jacuzzi® Bath Remodel dealer. A designer comes to your home, listens to that list, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. All homeowners are asked to be at the visit, so pick a time that works for all of you.
When it is done, bathing stops being a balancing act. Picture sitting down while you wash, like on the teak seat in a 2024 Kissimmee shower with Alabaster herringbone walls and Chrome fixtures. Frank L. said his installer "did a great job especially on restricted space in condo bathrooms." A small bathroom still has choices.
What people in Kissimmee say
"David H. Installed my new shower. It was not as I expected. This is because it far exceeded my expectations. It is beautiful and very functional. The exact colors were made to my specifications & it looks great. David even cleaned up following the installation. This company is great and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a beautiful walk-in shower. It has a built-in seat (David even made sure the seat was placed according to my height), 2 shelves, 2 safety grab bars and a new multi-functional shower head."
"I wanted to give my sales person Dean Willis. went far above what I expected. Finance dis a great job as well. Dean is an amazing salesman. Outstanding job. Dennis & Sarah Deapo"
"I used love your bath to do my bathroom remodel.The technicians Randy Davis and Trenton Ward did the remodell, they were highly professional, On time, Excellent quality of work. Randy went above and beyond To make sure I was happy With all the work being done. When I have my guest bathroom redone I will specifically request these two to complete that remodel I was so impressed with the way it looked, And their work ethic"
Other things people in Kissimmee 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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