Bathroom Safety
Your bathroom should be a sanctuary of privacy and comfort, not a space filled with fear and risk. At Wrightway Medical, we understand that the bathroom presents unique safety challenges—slippery surfaces, tight spaces, hard fixtures, and wet conditions create the perfect environment for dangerous falls and injuries. Yet this is also your most private space, where dignity and independence matter most.
Bathroom Safety: Where Privacy Meets Protection
For over 30 years, we’ve helped families throughout Florida transform bathrooms from hazardous spaces into safe, accessible sanctuaries. As ACHC-accredited providers with C.E.A.C. certified professionals, we specialize in bathroom safety solutions that reduce fall risks, support independence in personal care, and preserve the dignity everyone deserves in this most intimate space.
Bathroom falls are among the most common and serious accidents at home, particularly for older adults, individuals with mobility limitations, and those recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions. The combination of wet surfaces, sudden position changes (sitting to standing), reaching movements, and hard fixtures creates multiple hazard points in a relatively small area. But comprehensive bathroom safety modifications can dramatically reduce these risks while actually improving your daily comfort and convenience.
Our approach goes beyond simply installing grab bars. We conduct thorough assessments of your bathroom layout, your specific mobility challenges, and your daily routines to create customized safety solutions. Whether you need basic support features or complete bathroom renovations, we provide equipment and modifications that work together as an integrated system—protecting you while supporting your independence in personal care.
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How We Support Your Bathroom Safety
Strategically Placed Grab Bars
Professional grab bar installation transforms your bathroom into a secure space where you can move confidently. We don’t just attach bars to walls—we evaluate your specific transfer patterns, identify where you need support most, and install grab bars at optimal heights and locations for your body mechanics. Our installations go into wall studs or use specialized backing systems to ensure bars can support your full weight safely. We offer various styles, finishes, and configurations that provide essential support while complementing your bathroom décor rather than looking institutional.
Shower and Tub Safety Bars
The shower and bathtub present the highest fall risks in your bathroom. We install multiple grab bars inside and outside these areas—vertical bars for entering and exiting, horizontal bars for balance while showering, and angled bars that support multiple grip positions. These strategically placed supports give you secure handhold options throughout your bathing routine, reducing strain on your body and fear in your mind.
Clean Cut Tub Conversions
Eliminate the dangerous step-over barrier of traditional bathtubs with our Clean Cut conversion service. We cut a safe walk-in entrance directly into your existing tub, install a watertight door, and complete the modification in just a few hours—all without the cost and disruption of full tub replacement. This solution preserves your bathtub for those who can use it traditionally while providing barrier-free access for those who need it. It’s one of the most effective, affordable bathroom safety improvements available.
Roll-In Shower Installation
For ultimate accessibility and safety, roll-in showers with zero-threshold entry eliminate all barriers to entering your shower. We design and install custom shower systems with no curbs or steps, integrated seating, hand-held shower heads, thermostatic controls that prevent scalding, and complete waterproofing. These showers accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and shower chairs while providing a luxurious, spa-like bathing experience that’s far safer than traditional tub-shower combinations.
Shower Chairs and Transfer Benches
Reduce fall risks and fatigue by sitting while showering. We provide shower chairs, stools, and transfer benches that give you stable seating during bathing. Transfer benches are particularly valuable—they span the tub wall so you can sit outside the tub, swing your legs over safely, and slide into position without the dangerous standing transfers that cause many bathroom falls. We help you select products that fit your tub dimensions, support your weight safely, and feature non-slip feet and drainage designs.
Raised Toilet Seats and Safety Frames
Sitting down and standing up from the toilet becomes increasingly difficult and dangerous as mobility declines. Raised toilet seats add several inches of height, reducing the distance you need to lower and raise your body—a simple modification that dramatically decreases strain on your knees, hips, and back. Toilet safety frames provide armrests on both sides, giving you secure support for sitting and standing transitions. We offer various combinations of height adjustments and support features to match your specific needs.
Accessible Toilet Installation
For comprehensive bathroom renovations, we install comfort-height toilets that sit higher than standard models, making transfers easier and safer. These ADA-compliant toilets can be paired with strategically placed grab bars to create a fully accessible toilet area that supports independent use while minimizing fall risks.
Non-Slip Flooring Solutions
Wet bathroom floors become treacherously slippery. We install non-slip flooring materials and treatments that provide traction even when wet. From textured tile with appropriate grout joints to slip-resistant vinyl designed specifically for bathrooms, we recommend flooring that balances safety with easy cleaning and attractive appearance. For existing tile floors, we can apply specialized coatings that increase slip resistance without changing your floor’s appearance.
Bath Mats and Tub Surface Treatments
Improve traction inside tubs and showers with non-slip bath mats, adhesive strips, and surface treatments. We help you select products with superior grip that won’t deteriorate quickly from water exposure or cleaning products. Proper tub traction is essential for safe standing during showering and secure footing when entering and exiting.
Enhanced Bathroom Lighting
Many bathroom falls occur because people can’t see hazards clearly, especially during nighttime bathroom visits. We recommend lighting improvements including brighter overhead fixtures, night lights that provide orientation without harsh glare, and motion-activated lighting that illuminates your path automatically. Better visibility throughout your bathroom reduces trip hazards and helps you navigate confidently at any time of day or night.
Hand-Held Shower Heads
Replace fixed shower heads with flexible hand-held models that let you direct water exactly where needed while seated or standing. This simple upgrade reduces reaching, eliminates the need to stand directly under water flow, and makes showering far more comfortable and controllable when you have limited mobility or balance concerns.
Thermostatic Controls
Prevent scalding injuries with thermostatic mixing valves that maintain consistent water temperature and include maximum temperature limits. These controls protect against sudden temperature changes that can cause you to react quickly and lose balance, and they prevent burns from excessively hot water—a serious risk for individuals with reduced sensation or reaction time.
Why Choose Wrightway Medical for Bathroom Safety
Comprehensive Safety Assessment
We evaluate your entire bathroom environment, not just obvious hazards. Our thorough assessment considers your specific mobility limitations, daily routines, fall history, medications that affect balance, and even your bathroom’s lighting and ventilation to identify all risk factors.
Personalized Solutions
Every bathroom is different, and every person’s safety needs are unique. We design customized solutions that address your specific risks while working within your bathroom’s layout, your home’s construction, and your budget. There’s no cookie-cutter approach here.
Professional Installation
Bathroom safety equipment must be installed correctly to function safely. Our certified installers ensure grab bars go into proper wall support, flooring is installed with appropriate waterproofing, and all modifications meet building codes and safety standards.
Attractive, Non-Institutional Design
We prioritize safety without sacrificing aesthetics. The products we offer and the installations we complete look like thoughtful bathroom design, not medical facilities. You get protection without the institutional appearance.
30+ Years of Experience
We’ve completed thousands of bathroom safety projects throughout St. Petersburg, from simple grab bar installations to complete accessible bathroom renovations. Our experience means we understand what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid common problems.
Quick Turnaround
Many bathroom safety improvements can be completed in a single day. Our Clean Cut tub conversions take just hours. Grab bar installations typically happen in one visit. We minimize disruption while maximizing safety improvements quickly.
FAQs Bathroom Safety
Why is the bathroom considered the most dangerous room in the house?
Bathrooms combine multiple fall risk factors—slippery wet surfaces, hard fixtures and floors, awkward movements during bathing and toileting, and limited space for recovery if you lose balance. The high step-over into tubs, reaching to adjust shower controls, and standing on wet floors create perfect conditions for falls. Additionally, privacy concerns often mean people are alone during bathroom activities, so falls may go unnoticed. These factors make bathrooms the leading location for home injuries among older adults.
What are the most important bathroom safety modifications to start with?
The highest-priority modifications depend on your specific challenges, but most experts recommend starting with grab bars near the toilet and in the shower/tub area, a raised toilet seat if getting up and down is difficult, and non-slip mats or textured surfaces in the tub or shower. These relatively affordable modifications address the most common bathroom fall scenarios. From there, consider walk-in tub conversions or roll-in showers if step-over barriers pose significant risks.
How much does a walk-in tub conversion or barrier-free shower cost?
Walk-in tub conversions using Clean Cut technology typically cost $500-$1,500 and can be completed in just a few hours—making them the most affordable barrier-free bathing option. Complete barrier-free shower installations range from $5,000-$15,000 depending on size, features, and extent of renovation required. We provide detailed estimates during your assessment and discuss all options from simple grab bar installation through comprehensive bathroom remodels to find solutions matching your budget and needs.
Can I install bathroom safety equipment myself, or do I need professional installation?
While some safety equipment like toilet seat risers or non-slip mats can be self-installed, grab bars absolutely require professional installation. Improperly installed grab bars—those screwed only into drywall rather than wall studs or blocking—can pull out during falls, causing serious injury. Our certified installers ensure grab bars anchor securely to support your full weight. For tub conversions, showers, and other modifications, professional installation ensures proper waterproofing, code compliance, and safe functionality.
Will Medicare or insurance cover bathroom safety modifications?
Coverage varies significantly. Medicare typically covers portable equipment like shower chairs, raised toilet seats, and grab bars when deemed medically necessary and prescribed by a physician. Some bathroom modifications may be covered through Medicaid waiver programs, veterans benefits, or private insurance policies. Permanent renovations like walk-in tubs or barrier-free showers are less commonly covered but may qualify in specific situations. We verify your coverage, help navigate available programs, and provide documentation supporting coverage applications.