There is much to do about the price one must pay for a walk in bathtub. With prices varying from the $3500 range to well above $10,000, it seems that the “luxury” of a walk in bathtub is unaffordable for many.
There is, however, another way to look at the cost of the walk in bathtub. Those who are in most need of a walk in bathtub are the elderly and those with handicaps. At some point in time, the need becomes a definite necessity and without being able to bathe and attend to personal hygiene safely, the alternative is some form of assisted living.
The move to an assisted living facility or care home is the end of independence for someone who is accustomed to feeling they can care for themselves. It is also very expensive. One month’s stay in a facility will cost a minimum of $1000.
In that light, a walk in bathtub becomes an economical alternative by allowing the user to remain at home, bathing safely and independently. With a number of programs available to assist financially with a walk in bathtub purchase, the price you pay for a walk in bathtub makes a lot more sense.
