Is there an alternative to a walk-in tub that suits the elderly?
Options for an easier bath, from bathroom safety and accessibility in Punta Gorda, FL.
Your tub in Punta Gorda used to be no trouble. Now the high side makes every bath feel like a project, for you or for a parent. A walk-in tub is one idea, and it may be the right one. Still, you want to know the others before you settle on anything.
Yes, there are other options, and they all go after the same thing: the climb. A walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry is one. A tub-to-shower conversion, where a shower takes the tub's place, is another. A Jacuzzi® shower can also include a built-in seat and grab bars. Very low-profile custom pans are part of the shower lineup, too, so the step in can stay small.
The size of the job depends on your space and your picks. The quote follows the size and layout of the shower or tub space, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and any seat, shelves or grab bars. When the existing shape fits, a custom pan is made for it. The work covers the wet area only, so the rest of the room stays as it is. If you still lean toward a walk-in tub, its size and features set its quote.
This week, write down what bothers you most about the tub now. Is it the step, the slick floor, or having nothing to hold? Then reach out to Love Your Bath for a free quote. Your designer listens to that list, then builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Every homeowner is asked to be present for the visit. Hold off on a walk-in tub until you have compared it with a shower.
Once it is in, you step into a shower rather than over a wall. A 2024 Punta Gorda shower has Alabaster walls in a herringbone pattern, Matte Black fixtures and a custom enclosure. Monica K. wrote, "I definitely love my new walk in shower." A bath that used to feel like a project becomes part of the day again.
What people in Punta Gorda say
"We cannot say enough about the 2 gentlemen that came to install our new shower. From setup to cleanup, they were very thorough and professional. He explained everything from where the grab bars and curtain rod were going to how to use multifunction shower head. Spotless cleanup. Marcel Pospiech was the project leader"
"Exceptional professionals that went the extra mile to ensure I was truly happy with my new walkin tub."
"It a great experience, Vinny the installer was amazing, punctual, very knowledgeable, jacuzzi love my bath is a definitely one of my best decision. I definitely love my new walk in shower, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM. very pleased. Thank you again guys."
Other things people in Punta Gorda ask
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.
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