Most walk in tubs still require you to stand and step over a 3-to-7-inch threshold. A wheelchair accessible walk in tub removes that step: the outward-swinging L-shaped door drops the seat edge to about 17 inches, the same height as a wheelchair seat, so the transfer is a lateral slide. The bather sits, swings their legs in, the caregiver or bather closes the door, and the tub fills. We install these for stroke survivors, MS and Parkinson's patients, amputees and anyone who bathes with help. Every model below has been transfer-tested in our own showroom.
Wheelchair Accessible Walk In Tubs: Transfer Without Standing
An L-shaped door swings out and away, leaving the seat open at wheelchair height so you slide straight across. No stepping, no lifting.
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Models that fit
3052W
29.75" × 51.5" · Outward-swinging wheelchair-transfer door in the popular 30 x 52 size.
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3252W
31.75" × 51.5" · Wider outward-swing transfer tub for wheelchair users.
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Transfer26
26" × 52" · seat 19" · Narrowest wheelchair-transfer tub at 26 inches wide.
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Transfer30
30" × 52" · seat 22" · L-shaped outswing door for a seated slide-in transfer from a wheelchair.
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Transfer32
32" × 52" · seat 24" · 32-inch wide transfer tub with a 24-inch seat.
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Transfer60
30" × 60" · seat 22" · Full-length 30 x 60 transfer tub that replaces a standard tub.
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TransferXXL
36" × 55" · seat 29" · Bariatric transfer tub: 36 inches wide with a 29-inch seat.
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2953WCA
29" × 53" · Wheelchair-access transfer tub, 29 x 53.
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3060WCA
30" × 60" · Full-length wheelchair-access transfer tub.
View model →Planning a transfer tub install
- Door clearance: the door swings out 24 to 28 inches, so the wheelchair approach side must be clear. We mirror the tub (left or right door) to match your room.
- Transfer side: tell us which side you transfer from; the tub is ordered with the drain on the opposite end.
- Grab bar placement: we add a wall-mounted bar on the transfer side at the height your therapist recommends.
- Caregiver room: a 36-inch clear zone beside the tub is ideal; we show you the layout before ordering.
- Alternative: if standing is impossible even briefly, a roll in shower with a transfer bench may serve better, and we will tell you so.
Questions we answer every day
How does a wheelchair walk in tub work?
The outward L-shaped door opens the full width of the seat. You position the wheelchair beside the seat, slide across at the same height, swing your legs in, and close the door. The tub then fills with you seated.
Can I transfer alone?
Many bathers do, using the grab bar and the seat edge. We recommend a caregiver present for the first few baths and for anyone with limited trunk control.
Which side should the door be on?
The side you transfer from. Every transfer tub comes in left and right versions; we confirm with a sketch of your bathroom before ordering.
Are transfer tubs harder to install?
Slightly: the outward door needs clearance and the drain end is fixed. Our crews still complete most in a single day.
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