Safety Bath |
Other Walk-In Bathtubs |
Size
* Measures 29.5 " in height,
36.5" from front to back
and 33.5" wide
* Holds same amount of water
as a regular bathtub
*Compact size fits nicely into a small bathroom and can even fit in a closet space.
*Faster to fill and drain
*Easier for a care-giver to reach for assistance |
Size
*Many are quite large - often made this way to allow room for an inward swinging door.
*Takes longer to fill and longer to drain
*You may need a larger water heater
* When you are sitting, water that fills in front
of your knees is unneeded |
| Door Swing
*Safety Bath features an outward door swing which allows for easier entry and a more compact bathtub
* Can be ordered with
left hand or right hand door hinge
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Door Swing
* Many tubs on the market feature inward door swings. Notice how difficult it is to get your legs around the inward swing door.
* Many care homes can not allow inward swing doors because of the inability to get someone out in an emergency. |
Ease of Entry
* Our step is the lowest in the industry. Although you will step over a 4 1/2" door sill our tub floor is only 2" above your house floor. |
Ease of Entry
* A 7 inch step or greater is common in many other walk in bathtubs |
Door Width*Safety Bath's door opening is
18 inches wide
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Door Width
*Most bathtubs that feature an inward swinging door, have a very narrow door width. |