Yes there are several. One good one is www.premier-bathrooms.com
Saratoga Walk-in Bathtubs are Walk-in bathtub Specialists 51 Broad Street, Waterford, NY - (518) 326-2520
Walk in bathtubs are suitable for anyone wishing to bathe.
Lowes sells walk in bathtubs. Lowes is a great resource in home improvement. You can save more money by doing projects in the home yourself over paying a contractor to do the work for you. Lowes assistance is available to help guide you on the best way to do your bathroom improvement.
You can visit www.independentlivingusa.com for a selection of walk-in tubs.
Currently, there are multiple manufacturers of walk in bathtubs in the United States. Among the biggest of these are Safeguard, Ariel Bath, and Hydro Systems.
Yes, walk-in bathtubs are safe for seniors. They were created with the saftey of the elderly in mind, which is why they have so many added saftey features.
In my opinion, walk in bathtubs are effective for bathtubs because they do not require for the senior to lift their legs in order to get in the tub. Many seniors have weak legs due to fibromialgia and arthritis, and being able to walk in the tub without the strain of lifting theier legs.
Walk-in bathtubs are very useful for those with limited mobility. It obviates the need to step over a high bath edge. This also reduces the danger of slips and falls.
There are several companies that can offer you a walkin bathtub. Most of them have their own official web sites so you can compares styles and prices online.
Prices for walk-in bathtubs, also described as "door entry bathtubs," can vary depending on several factors- such as the size of the tub, the options you're looking for, and whether you intend to buy it from a retail location or order it online. High end walk-in tubs can be sold for as much as $3000 more than a standard walk-in. If you are willing to spend the extra cash, you can add whirlpool functionality or an air-spa, or even both in one tub. The least expensive tubs seem to be around $1900 and are "exclusively online"... So if you are in the market for a walk-in bathtub, your best bet is to decide what design you are looking for- and how much you are willing to pay for it- before you start shopping.
You can easily go to your local hardware store, such as Home Depot or Lowe's, and find a good deal. Several online stores offer cheap and high quality walk-in bathtubs local to your area.
Yes, walk in tubs are considered safer as long as it is made of some sort of non slip material. Most accidents involving bathtubs occure in normal tubs.