Walk In Tubs & Roll In Showers in Maine, Installed in a Day
Serving Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford and every corner of Maine. Factory-certified installation, or supply-only shipped to your door with the same warranty.
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Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services
Your state unit on aging. Start with the Eldercare Locator to reach the Area Agency on Aging for your county; they know every local home-modification program and can arrange an occupational therapy assessment.
Medicaid: MaineCare Section 19 and Section 63 home care
Maine's home and community-based services program can fund bathroom modifications for eligible seniors and adults with disabilities. Ask the Area Agency on Aging or your Medicaid caseworker about environmental modification benefits. Medicare vs. Medicaid explained.
Veterans in Maine
The VA HISA grant pays up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 toward a walk in tub or roll in shower. Build the itemized estimate in four minutes with our VA HISA Estimate Planner, then file with Prosthetics at your nearest VA medical center.
Rural Maine homeowners
USDA Section 504 Home Repair grants (up to $10,000 for very-low-income homeowners 62+) and loans can cover accessibility work. Supply-only orders ship free to the lower 48 on many models if a crew cannot reach you. Supply-only details.
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Walk In Tubs & Roll In Showers in Maine: What Actually Changes State to State
Same tubs, same crews, same one-day promise. What changes in Maine is the housing, the water, the permits and the money that helps pay. Here is the whole picture for Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, Sanford, Saco, Augusta, Westbrook, Waterville and Brunswick.
Maine homes and the bathrooms in them
Maine has the oldest housing stock in the country: capes, farmhouses and Victorians from the 1800s with second-floor bathrooms, narrow stairs, cast-iron tubs and plaster walls. We measure the path in first, every time.
That matters because a walk in tub is chosen for the room as much as the bather. A standard 60 inch alcove takes the Hydro Dimensions 3060, Meditub 3060 or Ella Ultimate as a drop-in replacement, with factory extension panels closing any gap. A cramped bath with a 45 to 53 inch space takes the HD 2645 or Ella Mobile. A bathroom that will be used from a wheelchair is often better served by a Bestbath 60 x 30 roll in shower than by any tub, and we will say so on the first call.
Weather, water and skin
Long, cold winters make a warm soak a daily comfort and dry indoor air hard on skin; heated seats, fast-fill faucets and freeze-protected supply runs are standard here.
Mostly soft surface water in the cities; many rural homes are on wells with iron and manganese, checked before any jetted tub.
Regions we cover: Greater Portland and the southern coast, Lewiston-Auburn, Bangor and central Maine, Augusta and the capital region, the Midcoast and Down East, and Aroostook County.
Examples: 04101 to 04103 Portland, 04240 to 04243 Lewiston, 04401 to 04402 Bangor, 04106 South Portland, 04210 to 04212 Auburn, 04005 Biddeford, 04073 Sanford, 04072 Saco, 04330 to 04332 Augusta, 04092 Westbrook, 04901 Waterville, 04011 Brunswick
Every ZIP code in Maine is served. Installation availability for very rural addresses is confirmed on the first call.
Permits and code in Maine
The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code applies in larger towns, with smaller towns exempt; Portland, Lewiston, Bangor and Augusta issue permits, and plumbers and electricians are state-licensed.
Either way, our crews pull what is required, install to the manufacturer's spec, and leave the paperwork with you. Our showers are ADA and ANSI A117.1 code-compliant models when that is what the job calls for, and every install is fill-tested with the door closed before we leave.
Paying for it in Maine
MaineCare's Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities can fund environmental modifications; the Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services and the five Area Agencies on Aging handle applications.
Veterans: the VA HISA grant pays up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 toward a walk in tub or roll in shower, filed through VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus, Augusta) or the Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Caribou, Calais, Rumford and Saco community clinics. Build the itemized estimate the reviewer wants in four minutes with our planner. Everyone else: monthly financing, senior and veteran discounts on every order, and an itemized written price with no high-pressure sales pitch. Medicare rarely pays, and we say so up front.
Install day in Maine, hour by hour
The crew arrives with the tub, the wall system and every fitting on the truck. Old tub out and hauled away, subfloor checked, drain and supplies roughed in, tub set dead level on its feet, connected, filled with the door closed for twenty minutes, walls and trim finished, then a walkthrough with the bather so the door latch, drain lever and controls are second nature before we leave. Full install-day guide →
Maine by the numbers
Maine has the oldest median age of any state, and the oldest housing stock, which is why second-floor bathroom access and stairway width come up in nearly every Maine quote. Bathroom injuries send more than 230,000 Americans to the emergency room each year according to the CDC, and a large share happen climbing over a tub wall. A 3 to 7 inch threshold, a built-in seat and a grab bar are designed to reduce that risk when the tub is installed and used properly.
Models Maine customers choose most
Maine walk in tub and roll in shower FAQ
Do you install walk in tubs in Maine?
Yes. Factory-certified crews install walk in tubs and roll in showers across Maine, including Portland, Lewiston, Bangor and South Portland, usually in one day. Rural addresses are quoted case by case and can also ship supply-only with free tech support for your own plumber.
How much does a walk in tub cost installed in Maine?
Most fully installed walk in tub and roll in shower projects in Maine land between $15,000 and just under $20,000, itemized, with a $2,000 promotion and a $250 veteran discount currently applied. National TV brands quote $25,000 to $30,000 for the same job. Supply-only tubs start in the low thousands with free shipping to the lower 48 on many models.
Do I need a permit to replace my tub in Maine?
The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code applies in larger towns, with smaller towns exempt; Portland, Lewiston, Bangor and Augusta issue permits, and plumbers and electricians are state-licensed.
What water heater do I need for a walk in tub in Maine?
Mostly soft surface water in the cities; many rural homes are on wells with iron and manganese, checked before any jetted tub.
Can the VA help pay for a walk in tub in Maine?
Eligible veterans can use the VA HISA grant, up to $6,800 for service-connected conditions or $2,000 otherwise. Our VA HISA Estimate Planner builds the itemized estimate in about four minutes, and Maine veterans file it with Prosthetics at the VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus, Augusta). We are a supplier and installer, not the VA, and cannot determine eligibility.
Which walk in tub is best for Maine homes?
For the standard 60 inch alcove common in Maine, the Hydro Dimensions 3060, Meditub 3060 and Ella Ultimate are the most popular; small bathrooms take the HD 2645 or Ella Mobile; wheelchair users choose the Ella Transfer30 or Transfer60; larger bathers the HD 3555 Plus or Ella TransferXXL. Send a photo and we confirm fit before you order.
How long does installation take in Maine?
One day in most Maine homes: tear-out at 7:30, fill test by 2:30, walkthrough by 4:30. Tile work, moving plumbing or second-floor installs in older homes can add a day, and we tell you before work starts.
Do you ship walk in tubs to rural Maine?
Yes. Anywhere a freight truck can reach. Crated tubs ship LTL with liftgate delivery, free to the lower 48 on many models, and your local plumber gets the factory schematic and our free tech support. Hydro Dimensions even backs self-installs with a 1-year labor warranty.
Where we install in Maine
Walk in tub or roll in shower for a Maine home?
About a third of Maine families who call about a walk in tub end up with a roll in shower, and they are happier for it. The test is simple. If the bather can stand, step over six inches and pivot to sit, and someone in the house wants to soak, a walk in tub with a heated seat is the right buy. If the bather uses a wheelchair full time, or nobody wants a 20-minute bath, a low-threshold shower with a fold-up seat is faster to use, easier for a caregiver, and no more expensive. The middle path is a walk in tub shower combo with full-height walls, one bather soaks and the other showers standing.
For caregivers and adult children in Maine
If you are buying for a parent, bring them into the door and seat decision. The tubs that go unused are the ones chosen for someone rather than with them. Show them the schematic on the product page, measure their seated hip width and add two inches for the seat, and ask their physician or occupational therapist about water temperature, jets and the transfer method. An OT letter also strengthens a VA HISA or Medicaid waiver application. Our guide to door swings and sizes covers the five decisions that actually change the outcome.
What is included in a Maine installation
- Tub or shower system, faucet with 5 foot handheld wand, drain kit, overflow and extension panels
- Demolition and haul-away of the old tub or shower and surround
- Plumbing rough-in, set and level, connections, and a 20-minute fill test with the door closed
- Wet-area wall panels or surround, trim and caulk (tile quoted separately)
- Dedicated GFCI electrical with up to 25 feet of run when jets, a heater or a heated seat are ordered
- Written leak-protection guarantee, factory warranty paperwork, and the manual left with the bather
Why Maine customers skip the TV brands
National brands quote $25,000 to $30,000 for a walk in tub installed in Maine, and the price is set at your kitchen table after a three-hour presentation. The same class of tub from Hydro Dimensions, Ella's Bubbles or Meditub, installed by factory-certified crews with a lifetime shell warranty, runs $15,000 to under $20,000 with us, itemized, with no visit. The difference pays for the jets, the heated seat and a good chunk of a year's property tax. See the full price investigation →
Aging Safely Baths has supplied and installed walk in tubs and handicap showers in Maine since 2012. We sell by phone, never at your kitchen table: you tell us about the bathroom and the bather, we send a written price range the same day, and a factory-certified crew installs it, usually in one day. Prefer your own plumber? Supply-only orders ship to any Maine address with the same factory warranty.
Cities we serve in Maine
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnBiddefordSanfordAugusta
What Maine homeowners choose most
Walk in tubs
Sixty models from Hydro Dimensions, Ella's Bubbles and Meditub, including bariatric, wheelchair-transfer and two-seat tubs.
Compare every tub →Roll in showers
Bestbath barrier-free and low-curb showers with seats and grab bars, one-piece or multi-piece.
See roll in showers →Tub to shower conversion
Remove the tub, set a level pan, add walls, seat and grab bars, shower the same night.
How conversions work →How a Maine install works
Call or send photos
Ten minutes on the phone, or the bathroom builder. We size the tub or shower to the room and the person.
Written range, same day
Installed and supply-only options, veteran and senior discounts applied, grant paperwork if you qualify.
Crew scheduled
A Maine factory-certified crew confirms measurements before the order ships.
One-day install
Old tub out, new unit in, fill-tested, walk-through with the bather. Leak protection guarantee included.
Paying for it in Maine
Veterans: the VA HISA grant covers up to $6,800 for a service-connected condition. Maine Medicaid home and community based waivers can fund modifications for eligible residents; your Area Agency on Aging starts that application. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a home safety benefit. See Medicare and walk in tubs and financing.
The complete guide to walk in tubs and showers in Maine
Maine Walk In Tubs & ADA-Compliant Roll-In Handicap Showers
Aging Safely Baths serves the entire state of Maine with walk in tubs and ADA-compliant roll-in showers that help reduce bathroom falls and make daily bathing feel safer and easier. Maine now has the oldest median age in the nation and one of the highest shares of residents age 65 and older. Many Mainers want to age in place and remain in the homes they love, even in rural and coastal communities.
We help seniors, adult children caring for parents, in-home caregivers, hospice teams, nursing homes, assisted living communities, and hospitals choose bathing solutions that match Maine’s unique homes and harsh winters.
Browse walk-in tub models:
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Maine has one of the oldest populations in the United States. A large share of residents are over 65, and many live with multiple chronic conditions. Stepping over a high tub wall on a cold, slippery winter morning can feel risky. For people with arthritis, neuropathy, heart issues, or balance problems, bathing can turn into a daily source of stress.
A walk in tub or ADA roll-in shower can reduce the chance of falls, add sturdy seating, and provide secure grip points. For caregivers, safer bathing spaces also reduce strain on backs and shoulders.
Maine homes are unique. Many are older farmhouses, coastal cottages, downtown historic homes, or small cape-style houses with compact upstairs bathrooms. Others are mobile or manufactured homes in rural areas with long drives and snowdrifts. Bathroom layouts, water heaters, and floor structures can be very different from newer suburban homes found in other states.
Aging Safely Baths helps evaluate each situation. The goal is to match the tub or shower to the home, the climate, and the person using it.
Common Maine Challenges
- Narrow hallways and doorways in older houses
- Small upstairs bathrooms tucked under rooflines
- Colder bathroom temperatures in winter months
- Well-water systems and older water heaters
- Homes with limited electrical panel capacity
How Walk In Tubs & ADA Showers Help
- Low entry step versus climbing over tub walls
- Seated bathing for reduced fatigue and better balance
- Slip-resistant floors and grab-bar-ready surfaces
- Hydrotherapy options to help soothe cold, stiff joints
- Layouts tailored to tight spaces and angled ceilings
If you are exploring comfort and pain relief, you can learn more about hydrotherapy walk-in bathtubs.
We serve all of Maine, from Portland and Lewiston to Bangor, Augusta, Presque Isle, and smaller coastal and inland towns. The map below centers on the state of Maine to show the general coverage area.
For other states and regions served, you can visit: https://www.agingsafelybaths.com/about/locations/
Maine homeowners often want to avoid moving to a facility. A walk in tub or barrier-free shower can support aging in place by making everyday bathing safer without remodeling the whole house. Adult children who live in or outside Maine can help parents choose an option that fits the home and budget.
Nursing homes, assisted living communities, and memory care settings in Maine use ADA-compliant showers and accessible tubs to protect residents and staff. Properly placed grab bars, stable seating, and wide entrances help caregivers assist with bathing more safely and efficiently.
Hospitals, inpatient rehab centers, and long-term care facilities sometimes need specialized bathing spaces for post-surgery patients and those in physical therapy. Accessible showers with non-slip floors and handheld wands can support recovery and dignity.
Maine plumbers, remodelers, and general contractors can order walk-in tubs and ADA shower systems as product-only. Technical documents and installation guidance are available. As long as installation meets manufacturer guidelines, warranty coverage remains in effect.
Maine Counties Served
All 16 Maine counties are fully served.
Aroostook
Cumberland
Franklin
Kennebec
Knox
Lincoln
Penobscot
Piscataquis
Sagadahoc
Waldo
Washington
York
Maine ZIP Codes Served
Aging Safely Baths can ship and support installations in every residential ZIP code in Maine. Service is available for all of the following ZIP codes:
For product availability details or special situations (such as island-only access), please contact us directly: https://www.agingsafelybaths.com/contact-us/
- Maine Department of Health & Human Services – Aging & Disability services
- Local Area Agencies on Aging throughout Maine
- Maine Council on Aging reports and healthy aging resources
These organizations can complement a safer bathing upgrade by offering information on in-home support, respite care, transportation, and benefits counseling.
Questions we answer every day
Do you install walk in tubs in Maine?
Yes. Factory-certified installers cover Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn and most of Maine, usually completing the job in one day. Tell us your ZIP and we confirm availability on the first call.
Can I buy a walk in tub in Maine without installation?
Yes. Supply-only orders ship to any Maine address on a liftgate truck with the full factory warranty and free phone support for your plumber.
How much does a walk in tub cost in Maine?
Many national brands run $25,000 to $30,000 for a fully installed walk in tub or roll in shower. We are nowhere near that. Our options run from shower pans under $2,000 up to fully installed walk in tubs starting around $15,000, and the final number moves with the installation: which tub or shower you choose, how customized you want it, and whether we need to widen a door, go through a wall, or run electrical for hydrotherapy or a heated seat. Most of the time we come in well under $20,000 fully installed with a premium walk in tub or shower and the customizations you want. Call 1-888-779-2284 and we give you a written price on the first call.
Are there Maine programs that help pay?
Veterans in Maine may qualify for the VA HISA grant (up to $6,800), and Maine Medicaid waiver programs can fund bathroom modifications for eligible residents. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a home safety benefit. We help with the paperwork.
Do you do tub to shower conversions in Maine?
Yes, it is the most common job our Maine crews do: remove the tub, set a Bestbath barrier-free or low-curb pan, add walls, a seat and grab bars, usually in one day.
Let's make your bathroom a safer room in the house.
Talk to a real person about walk in tubs, roll in showers, installation in your area and pricing. Veteran & senior discounts included.