Best alternatives to a walk-in tub for seniors, side by side
Other ways to make bathing easier, for anyone looking at bathroom safety and accessibility in Sarasota, FL.
The tub wall has become the hardest part of bathing, and you are tired of bracing yourself to get over it. A walk-in tub is on your list, but you have a feeling something else might suit you better. If you live in Sarasota and you want to see every choice before you commit, this is a good place to start.
Here is what is going on. Stepping over a tub wall takes balance, and doing it on a wet surface takes more. A walk-in tub solves that with a door and a seat, and it keeps a bath in your routine. But if you would rather shower, taking the tub wall out of the room entirely may make more sense. A walk-in tub can still be right for you. It just is not the only road.
Your choices look like this. A tub-to-shower conversion swaps the tub for a Jacuzzi® shower. A walk-in shower gives you easier step-in access, and a barrier-free shower or a very low-profile custom pan works when the existing shape fits. You can add a built-in seat, shelves and grab bars. A replacement bathtub can bring slip-resistant surfaces and built-in seating if you want to keep a tub. The price follows the space and the picks: size, layout, base, wall style, fixture finish and extras.
Sit down this week and list what bathing looks like on a hard day. Do you need to sit? Do you need something to hold? Then call Love Your Bath for a design visit in your Sarasota home. A designer listens, shows you the options in your actual space and builds a custom plan with a free quote. Jennifer K. said Brian "answered all of my questions which were very few as he was informative and thorough."
When the right change is in, you stop bracing. A 2023 Sarasota shower, for example, has Brushed Nickel fixtures and an exposed roller door. The install can be done in as little as one day, and getting clean stops being a chore. You can take a slow shower sitting down, or a quick one standing up, and step out easily either way.
What people in Sarasota 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."
"Had a wonderful experience with Brian and I am so excited to have our new bath installed!! He is very professional and friendly, answered all of my questions which were very few as he was informative and thorough."
"Love your Bath provided a bath conversion. Shawn, my installer, was on point! There is always going to be surprises when ripping out walls, but he met every challenge with calm and professionalism."
Other things people in Sarasota 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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