Walk-In Tub FAQ's

Q. From what materials are the Safety Bath bathtubs made?

A. The So-Lo and So-Lo with Heated Shower Deck are acrylic. The Serenity, Stretch and Supreme are made from marine grade fiberglass.

Q. How high is the step into your bathtubs?

A. Safety Bath Inc. understands that the height of the entry step into the bathtub limits accessibility and is proud to offer a very low step. The Serenity/Stretch and the Supreme are 2" above the bathroom floor. The So-Lo has a 3" step.

Q. What is the warranty?

A. Safety Bath Inc. has a lifetime warranty on the door seal. Five year warranty on the bathtub, door handle and latching mechanism.

Q. Do Safety Bath bathtubs have CSA and UL certification?

A. Safety Bath Inc. has CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and ANSI(American National Standards Institute)/UL(Underwriters Laboratories) approval on the bathtubs and on all the components of the bathtub. CSA marks mean a product has been tested and has met applicable standards for safety and/or performance. CSA International is accredited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). CSA International tests to applicable U.S. standards.

Q. What financing options or grants might I be able to use to help with the cost?

A.

• USDA-Rural Development Housing & Community Facilities Programs The Single-Family Housing Program provides homeownership opportunities to low and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and guarantee programs. The program also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.
• US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reverse mortgages for Seniors
• The National Home Modification Action Coalition - Home Modification Resources
• Coverage may be available through Medicare or Medicaid
• Investigate your personal health care insurance plan

Q. Are your products wheelchair accessible?

A. An individual that can use a walker can access Safety Bath bathtubs. To accommodate wheelchair users, a lift would be required and individual circumstances would have to be considered.

Q. Do you offer any products that will make my existing bathtub accessible?

A. Yes, Safety Bath Inc. now offers a Door Insert Kit and a Custom Safety Seat /Transfer Bench which can be installed in your existing bathtub to make it accessible. Please call us for details.