Walk in Tub Benefits

Why Use a Walk-in Tub?

Safety. Comfort. Affordability.

At Independent Home, we understand that homes are places where memories are made. It’s our mission to keep older adults like you safe in the bathroom, allowing you to continue living independently and happily in your home, with your memories, for years to come.

From the safety features to the ease of accessibility, comfort, and affordability, walk-in tubs provide a wealth of benefits for older individuals and those with mobility issues.

Walk-in Tubs are a Safer Bathing Options

Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death in adults 65 and older in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They can lead to many consequences for adults 65 an older, including:

• Death (falls were the 11th leading cause of death in 2018)
• Injury (broken bones, etc.)
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Emergency room visits
• Expensive healthcare costs

80% of falls occur in the bathroom, and a walk-in tub from Independent Home can help keep you safe with its numerous safety features:

• Low Entry Door Threshold
• Anti-Slip Floors
• Angled Grab Bar and Handrails
• ADA Compliant Seat
• Self-Purging Cleaning System
• Overflow Drain

For Many, Walk-in Tubs are the Most Affordable Option

Many older adults are forced to move to assisted living or pay for in-home care as they get older. These services are expensive, especially when compared to the costs of a walk-in tub.

Walk-in Tubs vs. Assisted Living

The average cost of assisted living facilities in the U.S. is about $4,500 a month (for a private, one bedroom apartment). That’s about $54,000 a year. Walk-in tubs cost less than a third of that price!

Walk-in Tubs vs. In-Home Care

The median cost of these services in the U.S. are generally around $26/hour. At a minimum of 7 hours per week, that’s a total cost of about $788 a month, or $9,456 a year, every year, for the rest of your life. The lifetime savings of a walk-in tub increase every year!

Walk-in Tubs vs. Living with Children or Family

While moving out of your home and in with your children doesn’t come with many monetary costs, it comes with a lot of stress. Living independently in your own home is the most stress-free and healthy way to age!

The Comfort of Walk-in Tubs

Walk-in tubs are not just a safer bathing option! They are a spa-like experience that can help alleviate the pain and symptoms of arthritis, chronic pain, fatigue, etc.

Using a walk-in tub daily can help:

• Increase blood flow
• Promote healing
• Loosen stiff joints
• Relieve muscle tension
• Relax joints and tendons.
• Increase endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers
• Reduce nerve sensitivity
• Decrease inflammation
• Relieve stress and anxiety
• Stimulate your senses