Handicap Accessible Baths

Your bathroom can be modified or redesigned for wheelchair access. Modifications to the bathroom will help avoid injury and are often an important need for quality of life.

• Bathtubs can be very hazardous. Transferring from a wheelchair to the tub can be difficult. The tub area must be carefully designed to provide maximum safety. Bathtub and shower grab bars can be installed to provide support. Many people find it difficult to use a tub. Bath tubs can be replaced with showers.
• It can be difficult for some of us to step in and out of a bathtub because of the high tub walls. We can make it easier by replacing your tub with a shower. We custom design our showers depending on your site conditions. The configuration of most existing bathrooms will limit the size of the shower to the tub area (standard tubs measure 30" to 34" x 60").
• Roll-in showers are also available. We suggest a shower with a slight curb but, there are times when a roll-in shower is your only option. The size of most existing bathrooms can limit the options to a tub to shower conversion. This limits the dimensions of the shower to the same floor area as the tub. A wheelchair will fit into the area but it is tight. Every home is different, so we customize a plan that meets your needs and space limitations.
• Toilet seat height varies from one individual to another, usually between 17" to 19". Toilets can be replaced with special units or raised seats can be installed. Toilet grab bars can be installed for balance and support and to allow individuals to safely transfer from a wheelchair.