Sliding Shower Transfer Benches
Turn scooting into sliding! Get free shipping and guaranteed low price on sliding shower chairs, or transfer benches as they're commonly called, for those who can't slide themselves across a stationary bench. A real asset in the bathroom for seniors and the disabled.
What's the advantage of sliding shower chairs?
Sliding shower chairs are ideal for the elderly and the handicapped, not only because they provide a seating surface for those who have difficulty standing in the bathtub or shower while bathing, but they also provide easy access for those who are not able to step up and into the tub or shower.
What should I look for in a sliding shower chair?
- Size: Look at these measurements:
- Seat height - Is it adjustable?
- Seat width
- Weight capacity
- Slide lengths: Most sliding transfer bench models come in a variety of different slide lengths which affects the overall length of the bench and the amount the bench extends out into the bathroom area beyond the tub wall or shower.
- Durability: Remember, it's going to get wet in the shower or bath. So you don't want a transfer bench and chair that will rust and corrode. Neither aluminum or plastic will do that, but aluminum provides more support that plastic.
- Features:
- Cut-out seats for personal washing
- Swivel seat
- Padded seats
- Ability to reverse direction to meet the needs of your bathroom's layout
- Perforated seats to allow water to drain
- Accommodates the shower curtain to keep your bathroom floor dry
How do you use a sliding transfer chair?
The bench itself extends beyond the edge of the bath tub (or outside of the shower). The patient sits on the chair that is attached to the bench and then slides into the shower or tub. Sliding transfer chairs require an attendant to assist the patient.
If the patient is able to scoot themselves across a bench, our non-sliding shower transfer benches may be fine for you.
See Drive Medical demonstrate their sliding transfer bench:
Does Medicare cover the cost of a sliding transfer bench?
No, unfortunately, Medicare does not cover shower chairs because they're not considered medically necessary.
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Eagle Health Sliding Transfer Bench 77211 77291
Eagle Health Supplies
MSRP: $228.00$199.00Weight capacity starting at 300 lbs. ••• Seat slides on rails in and out of bathtub or shower ••• Seat locks at each end for added safety ••• Adjusts to accommodate right or left facing tubs •••...MSRP: $228.00$199.00 -
Folding Sliding Transfer Bench RTL12075 by Drive
Drive Medical
MSRP: $288.37$207.95Supports up to 300 lbs. ••• Seat height adjusts 21" - 25" ••• Individual moves with seat as it slides on rails ••• Folds flat for transport and storage ••• Adjusts to accommodate right or left...MSRP: $288.37$207.95 -
Eagle Health Sliding Transfer Bench w/ Cut-Out 77311 77391
Eagle Health Supplies
MSRP: $236.00$209.00Weight capacity starting at 300 lbs. ••• Seat slides on rails in and out of bathtub or shower ••• Removable seat cut out for easier cleaning access ••• Seat locks at each end for added safety...MSRP: $236.00$209.00 -
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Eagle Health Sliding Transfer Bench w/ Swivel Seat 77662 77692
Eagle Health Supplies
MSRP: $292.00$225.00Seat swivels 360° and locks every 90° ••• Seat locks at each end for added safety ••• Adjusts to accommodate right or left facing tubs ••• Multiple lengths and adjustable seat height for custom fit...MSRP: $292.00$225.00 -
Eagle Health Swivel Sliding Transfer Bench w/ Cut Out 77663 77693
Eagle Health Supplies
MSRP: $358.00$302.00Weight capacity starting at 300 lbs. ••• Seat slides on rails in and out of bathtub or shower ••• Seat swivels 360° and locks every 90° ••• Removable seat cut out for easier cleaning access...MSRP: $358.00$302.00 -
Eagle Health 77762 Tub Mount Sliding Swivel Transfer Bench
Eagle Health Supplies
MSRP: $384.00$321.00Supports up to 350 lbs. ••• Seat slides on rails in and out of bathtub ••• Mounts to tub wall for space saving in smaller bathroom ••• Seat swivels 360° and locks every 90° ••• Seat...MSRP: $384.00$321.00 -
Eagle Health Toilet to Tub Sliding Transfer Bench 77963 77983 77993
Eagle Health Supplies
MSRP: $444.00$372.00Supports up to 350 lbs. ••• Seat slides on rails in and out of tub or shower to over toilet ••• Seat opening for toileting and easier cleaning access ••• Seat locks at each end for added safety...MSRP: $444.00$372.00