Best Bath Lifts For The Elderly

The Drive Medical Whisper Ultra Quiet Bath Lift is specifically designed to offer greater independence to the elderly or disabled while bathing. With a quick-release (when needed) four-cup suction base, the feeling of stability helps when getting in and out of the tub or shower.

The two-piece, tool-free assembly is straightforward and simple. We love that you can raise, lower, or even recline the seat for added comfort. With a weight capacity of 300 pounds, it’s sturdy enough for most individuals. With hundreds of five-star reviews, this comes in as our favorite for a floor-mounted bath lift.

The Eagle Health Supplies Swivel Sliding Bath Transfer Bench works well due to its ability to give patients independence while bathing, or in more extreme cases, assist a caregiver with the swivel seat. With several adjustable components to this bath seat, a caregiver can fine-tune it for his or her own comfort.

This bath lift also comes with options for taller legs, longer lengths, and a single armrest. The sliding seat can move into or toward the edge of the tub a full 15 inches, aiding in ease of getting in and out of the bath.

With a locking swivel system, a high weight capacity, a latex-free seat and back, and anti-slip tips we like this chair for those who prioritize safety but also more freedom of movement. The size is ideal for medium to larger bathrooms.

The Lumex 5033A-1 Splash Bath Lift is an incredibly lightweight battery-powered lift with a decent weight capacity (280 pounds). The easy-to-use remote is simple for those with less dexterity in their hands and arms. This lift is also easier to clean than some models, which makes for an added bonus in the less nimble-fingered.

We love that this offers more freedom for those with limited movement. With full immersion, that’s a huge benefit for individuals to relax and bathe themselves on their own or with less assistance. Compared to other types of bath lifts, the Lumex 5033A-1 Splash Lift is priced reasonably for those who do not want to spend a fortune.

The Bathmaster Deltis Bathlift has Lithium-ion batteries in its hand-held control, and charges in only one hour—the fastest charging time in the industry. With a handy indicator light to show when the battery is charging, you can easily see when your bath lift is ready to go. The Bathmaster Deltis Lift includes a waterproof, floating remote, and the battery charging pack with a low-battery light.

We also like that the ¼ inch thick foam padding for the seat and backrest offer cushioning, yet are easy to remove and wash. The suction bottom sticks well for a firm hold. Additionally, no tools are needed for assembly, rendering setup to be particularly straightforward. It has a lightweight, compact build and fits almost any tub. This lift separates into two pieces for easy set-up, transporting or travel, and storage.

The Merits Health Lightweight Bath Tub Lift makes getting in and out of the bath safe and simple—regardless of whether you’re at home or traveling. This bath lift has a backrest that can recline up to 40°, and the backrest automatically adjusts upright when returning to the start position. The hand-held remote features a convenient suction cup on the back.

What we love even more is the smart-battery monitoring system. This prevents the bath lift from lowering if it lacks enough battery charge to raise the lift again to the starting position. The base has four strong suction cup feet for added safety.

We also like the 360° rotating swivel seat option (if desired) to make getting in and out of your bath even simpler. With a no-tool installation and compact, foldable design, this is our favorite bath lift for travel.

The Aqua Creek Aquatic Bathtub Lift Elite is a wall-mounted bathtub lift designed for optimal flexibility and independence. We love the 360° rotating seat, as it allows you to transfer from a wheelchair to the tub at a variety of angles.

The pivoting arm also lets you to easily move over a commode or other bathroom areas such as the sink or a vanity mirror. We also like that the waterproof hand control floats, and makes it easy to control the lift to get a patient in and out of the tub or help a caregiver in doing so.

Please note, this lift requires a minimum of eight-foot ceilings. There is a bit of assembly and installation needed, as well. However, the sturdy stainless steel frame and secure wall-mount design offer peace of mind with safety.

The Drive Medical Bellavita is the lightest weight tub lift on the market (currently). Don’t let the lightweight feature fool you, though. The Bellavita still has a robust weight capacity of up to 300 pounds. With no tools needed to install this lift, and at only 20 pounds, this is a fantastic option for those who can’t heft heavy weight and don’t want to deal with complicated instructions. Note: the batteries do need to be charged before first use.

Additionally, it also lowers to deepest depth in a tub, with only 2.3 inches between the seat and the bathtub floor. This provides full immersion for those who want to soak thoroughly in the tub. It also has a record lift height of 18.8 inches. We like that the back reclines, but can stay upright if you want as you lower the lift into the water.