Ameriglide Walk-In Tubs Review

Best for Shower Enclosure Options

Many seniors find their golden years are full of social activity and the pursuit of long-held passions. Yet physical restrictions related to mobility issues or general aches and pains can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, such as showering or bathing independently. Ameriglide walk-In tubs are built from sturdy stainless steel and acrylic/fiberglass material and include ADA-compliant seats and low-lip entryways. Because it also provides a high-quality walk-in shower option, Ameriglide has the distinction of being named the Best for Shower Enclosure Options.

Ameriglide has been providing senior mobility products for nearly 2 decades. The company was one of the first to sell stairlifts and also the first to sell directly to consumers. Ameriglide has a small yet varied walk-in tub product line. Thirteen separate styles of walk-in tubs make up its Sanctuary line, with two slide-in options for seniors who use wheelchairs. Additionally, the company offers bathtub conversion kits and a shower enclosure walk-in tub.

Ameriglide walk-In tub prices range from just under $2,500 to approximately $5,400, not including shipping costs. Consumers can purchase tubs online at the Ameriglide website or visit any of a number of medical supply companies that the company runs across the United States and in the province of Ontario, Canada.

Bathtub and shower conversion kits are available as well, priced between $230 and $592. The company doesn’t offer installation services, but it provides referrals to local installers. The cost to install a walk-in tub can add anywhere between $300 and $1,700 or more, depending on the complexity of the project.

Ameriglide produces a select number of walk-in tubs, but the company has guaranteed seniors have a good selection of styles from which to choose, including deep soak, slide-in, hydrotherapy and shower enclosure walk-in tubs. Ameriglide Walk-in tubs have a range of features that make them attractive for seniors who need assistance to bathe independently.

The walk-in tubs listed below are representative of the style and size options available to consumers who buy through Ameriglide. In addition to the features provided in the table, all walk-in tubs through Ameriglide come with a limited warranty that includes a 25-year door-seal guarantee and a 1-year warranty on parts.

Ameriglide is recognized for its selection of walk-in tub/shower enclosure options. Shower Enclosure walk-in tubs come in either small or medium sizes and are distinguishable by the upper enclosure that sits on the tub. The small version of these tubs measures 31 inches wide by 40 inches long and fits nicely in most mobile homes and small apartments.

Prices for the shower enclosure walk-in tub start at $5,390 plus the cost of shipping, installation and added upgrades. These tubs also have the following features:

• 15.5-inch seat height
• Included faucet
• relatively low 7-inch threshold height
• Stainless steel frame with industrial-grade acrylic
• Overflow drain
• Water jet (optional)
• Air jet (optional)
• Dual water and air jet (optional)

Ameriglide Wheelchair Access Large is one of two wheelchair-friendly slide-in tubs. With a full-size, outward-swinging door, this tub has the space needed for wheelchair users to slide directly from their chairs to the walk-in tub seat. This model of slide-in tub is 30 inches wide by 60 inches long to fit nicely in the space of an old bathtub.

The price of the Wheelchair Access Large walk-in tub starts at $5,087. These tubs have the following features:

• ADA-compliant seating height of 21 inches
• Included faucet
• Full-size, outward-swinging door
• Stainless steel frame, reinforced fiberglass with high-gloss triple gel coat
• Water jet (optional)
• Air jet (optional)
• Dual water and air jet (optional)

The Ameriglide Sanctuary Medium Duratub walk-in tub is one of the company’s standard, mid-sized models with an inward-swinging door and low threshold for easy entry. This tub shares many similarities with the other models, but the Medium Duratub is made from acrylic instead of gel-coat fiberglass, which makes for a sturdy, low-maintenance product. It measures 30 inches wide by 54 inches long.

The price of the Sanctuary Medium Duratub Walk-in tub starts at $3,574. A fully-decked-out model can cost up to $6,015. This walk-in tub has the following features:

• Seat height of 16.25 inches
• Low threshold height of 7.25 inches
• Included faucet
• Overflow drain
• Stainless steel frame, industrial grade acrylic
• Water jet (optional)
• Air jet (optional)
• Dual water and air jet (optional)

Unique Accessibility Options

Ameriglide has products for seniors with a wide range of needs. Those with minor mobility issues may benefit from a small soaking tub, or they may decide to install one of the low-cost walk-in conversion kits on their own tub. Seniors who use a wheelchair can choose between buying a slide-in tub or a roll-in bathtub conversion kit.

Low, Upfront Pricing

The company includes a description and picture of each product, along with its cost, on its walk-in tub homepage, providing the information seniors need to make a final decision quickly. Ameriglide’s pricing is affordable for those on a fixed income; a luxury walk-in model with a hydrotherapy spa costs just over $5,000. The company also offers a variety of financing options.

High-Quality, Sturdy Construction

Each Ameriglide walk-in tub has a sturdy stainless steel frame with a marine-grade shell of acrylic or triple gel-coated fiberglass. This helps resist chipping and dent damage but also provides longer protection against corrosion compared to tubs made from lower-grade materials. Ameriglide provides a 1-year parts warranty and a 25-year door seal warranty on all its walk-in tubs.

Built for Safety and Comfort

Walk-in tubs from Ameriglide are designed with grab bars and non-slip flooring to meet the strict requirements for ADA compliance. Most tubs also feature seat heights of 17 inches or greater to allow easier wheelchair access. Consumers can choose from inward or outward-swinging door functions, and they can select luxury feature options, such as air or whirlpool spa jets with a three-speed control system and a water heater or aromatherapy system.

Country-Wide Purchase Options

Seniors who plan to buy an Ameriglide walk-in tub have plenty of locations to choose from. While many like to order directly from the company homepage, others prefer the ability to evaluate a walk-in tub in person before purchasing the product. Ameriglide has bricks-and-mortar sales locations in 17 states and in the province of Ontario, in addition to authorized sellers who carry its products.

Low-Income Seniors With Mobility Issues

Ameriglide provides a selection of walk-in tubs that include some luxury features of higher-end tubs at a more affordable price. The company also has financing options to help seniors who may not be able to pay for the walk-in tub upfront, and many of its tubs are small enough to fit in mobile-home and small-apartment bathrooms.

Seniors in Wheelchairs Who Need More Than One Option

Many walk-in tubs and conversion kits sold through Ameriglide cater to seniors who are confined to wheelchairs. Two walk-in tubs are designed specifically to accommodate wheelchair users, but many of Ameriglide’s other tubs have ADA-compliant seating, low lip heights and outward-swinging doors to make it easy for seniors to enter and exit the tub. Ameriglide also has a less-expensive conversion kit to turn a standard bathtub into a wheel-in tub.

Senior consumers of Ameriglide walk-in tubs commend the company’s ability to create a product line that’s both low-cost and high-quality. Seniors also feel that the company does a good job of creating options for a wide range of consumers, considering the small number of products available. Although Ameriglide only has 14 walk-in tubs, it still manages to cater to seniors in wheelchairs, those with less severe mobility issues and seniors who simply want a more luxurious bathing experience.

Some seniors note that they’ve had issues communicating effectively with customer service representatives through Ameriglide, particularly in regard to their response time and the quality of response. Of course, customer service, in general, is highly variable.