Walk In Showers for Disabled People: Roll In, ADA Transfer and Low-Threshold, Installed in a Day
Thresholds under 1.5 inches, fold-up seats, grab bars into studs, handheld wands. Bestbath systems with a 30-year warranty, itemized price by phone, no sales visit.
Accredited since 2012★ 4.9 Google (35 reviews)In business since 2011No in-home sales visitWalk in showers for disabled people: what to buy and what it costs
A walk in shower for a disabled person is a shower with a low or zero threshold, a fold-up seat, grab bars anchored into the wall, a handheld wand and a non-slip floor, sized so a wheelchair or walker fits. For full-time wheelchair users the right version is a roll in shower with a threshold under 1.5 inches. Installed by factory-certified crews, most projects land between $13,500 and $17,000, itemized, in one day.
Three kinds, and who each is for
- Low-threshold walk in shower (1 to 3 inch curb). For people who walk with a cane or walker and want a shower that is easy to step into and keeps water in. The most common residential choice.
- Roll in shower (under 1.5 inches, or flush). For wheelchair users who shower in a shower chair or transfer to a fold-up seat. A sloped floor and a trench or center drain keep water in without a curb.
- ADA transfer shower (36 x 36 or 40 x 38). A compact stall with an L-shaped seat and a half-height curb; the bather sits on the seat from the wheelchair and swings in. Best for small bathrooms and for people who transfer rather than roll.
Disabled shower checklist
- Threshold under 1.5 inches for a wheelchair
- Fold-up seat 17 to 19 inches high, rated 250+ lbs
- Grab bars 33 to 36 inches, into studs
- Handheld wand on a 60 inch hose, reachable seated
- Pressure-balance anti-scald valve
- Textured, slip-resistant floor
- Curtain or collapsible water dam, not a swinging door
- 60 x 30 fits a standard tub space
Walk in and roll in showers for disabled bathers
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Sizing a walk in shower for a wheelchair
| Need | Size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a standard tub | 60 x 30 or 60 x 32 | Same footprint, no framing changes |
| Wheelchair rolls in and turns | 60 x 36 or larger | Room for a chair plus the seat |
| Small hall bath | 40 x 38 or 36 x 36 transfer | Fits where a tub never will |
| Caregiver assists | 60 x 36 one-piece | Space for two people, no seams to leak |
| Facility or rental | Code-compliant one-piece | Cut sheets for inspection |
Measure the stud-to-stud width, the depth from the back wall to the curb line, the door width into the bathroom, and the clear floor space in front of the shower. A wheelchair needs about 30 x 48 inches of clear floor to approach. Send photos and we confirm fit before you order.
What it costs, and who helps pay
Installed by our crews, a 60 x 30 roll in shower system with seat, grab bars, wand, demolition, plumbing and walls runs about $15,500 after the current $2,000 promotion; oversized one-piece systems about $17,000. Supply-only systems start in the low thousands with free shipping to the lower 48 on many models.
- VA HISA grant: up to $6,800 for service-connected conditions. Four-minute estimate planner.
- Medicaid HCBS waivers: most states fund bathroom modifications for eligible adults with disabilities. Start with your Area Agency on Aging or Center for Independent Living.
- Vocational rehabilitation, workers' comp and long-term care insurance often cover a prescribed accessible shower.
- Our financing plus disability, senior and veteran discounts.
We provide the itemized estimate, spec sheet and cut sheets every program asks for.
Walk In Showers for Disabled People FAQ
What is the best walk in shower for a disabled person?
For wheelchair users, a 60 x 30 or 60 x 36 roll in shower with a threshold under 1.5 inches, a fold-up seat and grab bars; the Bestbath 6030 and 6036 are the most installed. For people who transfer rather than roll, a 40 x 38 ADA transfer shower with an L-shaped seat fits small bathrooms.
How much does a walk in shower for a disabled person cost?
Installed by factory-certified crews, most projects land between $13,500 and $17,000 itemized, including the pan, wall system, seat, grab bars, demolition, plumbing and labor. Supply-only systems start in the low thousands.
Can a walk in shower replace a bathtub?
Yes. A 60 x 30 roll in shower is designed as a drop-in replacement for a standard 60 inch tub alcove, usually in one day with no framing changes.
What is the difference between a walk in shower and a roll in shower for disabled people?
A walk in shower has a low curb of 1 to 3 inches and suits people who walk with a cane or walker; a roll in shower has a threshold under 1.5 inches or none at all so a wheelchair can enter. Roll in is the wheelchair standard.
Does Medicare pay for a walk in shower for a disabled person?
Original Medicare does not. Eligible veterans can use the VA HISA grant, most state Medicaid waivers fund bathroom modifications, and some Medicare Advantage plans include a home-safety allowance. Vocational rehabilitation and workers' comp may also pay when a shower is prescribed.
How long does it take to install a disabled walk in shower?
One day in most homes. Demolition in the morning, pan and walls set by early afternoon, fill and drain test, walkthrough by late afternoon.
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