bath lift

Taking a bath is one of the pleasures of life. After a long day at work or watching the grand kids, sometimes all you want to do is lay in a hot bath and relax. We all like to take a bath every now and again, and this is exactly what bath lifts allow.

Best 6 Bath Lifts for the Elderly

Model	Weight	Weight Capacity	More Information
Drive Medical Bellavita	Lightest on the market: 20.5 pounds	300 pounds
Drive Medical Blue Whisper	26 pounds	300 pounds
Bathmaster Deltis	30 pounds	200 pounds
Mangars Archimedes	22 pounds	364 pounds
Lumex Splash	14.3 pounds	280 pounds

1. Drive Medical Bellavita Bath Chair lift

The Bellavita bathtub lift chair is another top model from Drive Medical, and it is just as durable, comfortable and feature-rich as the previous model. Featuring two-piece assembly and the ability to be assembled with no tools needed. This model will also allow you to raise the back angle adjustment to 50 degrees. Four suction cups support the product to keep the bath lift in place.

Color-coded buttons allow you to easily control the unit, and the side flaps allows for a transfer service for easy entry. Lifts are smooth and quiet.

The hand control can be charged easily, and the remote is waterproof. 

This unit’s full features include:

• Maximum weight capacity: 300-pounds
• Lightweight and portable – 5 pound total product weight
• White color
• Waterproof remote
• Battery charger
• Washable support bench seat
• 8” high lift
• 4 suction cups
• Easy to assemble

The Bellavita also includes the same power safety feature mentioned previously, and it’s backed by a three-year warranty.

2. Drive Medical Blue Whisper Ultra Quiet Bath Lift

Drive Medical’s Blue Whisper is offers a 50 degree recline at its lowest point to get you further into the water that some other products offer. We love that it folds up nicely when not in use. Saving storage is a major selling point for the Drive Medical Whisper because it allows others to use the shower without a hassle.

Simple to assemble and disassemble, you can use this bathtub lift on-the-go and while travelling too. Super lightweight and portable so easy to pack along anywhere you need to go.

Four quick-release suction cups are present to further allow the padded seat to remain secure in the tub, so you never have to worry that the lift will move out of place.

This model features:

• Maximum weight capacity: 300 lbs
• Lightweight: weighs just 5 pounds
• Reclines to 50 degrees
• Slim profile of 2.3”
• Raises to 18” height
• Ultra quiet bath lift
• 7” width
• Easy to use
• Easy to assemble

This bathtub lift even has a power sensor safety feature that ensures you are never lowered into the bath without the power to lift you or a patient up out of the bath. Click here to read our full review of this bath chair lift.

In our opinion, the Drive Medical Whisper Ultra Quiet is a high quality product and is the best bath lift you can buy today. It is inexpensive and does exactly what is designed to do.

3. Bathmaster Deltis Reclining Bath Chair

The Bathmaster Deltis bathtub hoist offers a high-performance lift and lowers to just 2 ¾”. Batteries allow this model to be charged in one hour and features high performance lithium ion technology. The supportive back allows a user to recline to 40 degrees, and the controller is triple-sealed to ensure waterproof accuracy.

Six lifts are offered per charge, and there is a warning light and audio beep that alerts you when the battery level is low. Users of up to a maximum of 200 pounds can use this model. This product offers click-together construction for a no-tool assembly. Installation is super easy.

This model features:

• Product weight: 20 pounds
• 2 ¾” lowering height
• Maximum weight capacity: 200 pounds capacity limit
• 3-year warranty
• Waterproof remote
• 40 degrees recline position
• Swivel seat for more mobility
• Battery charger
• One-hour recharge

The quick recharge, audio alert, swivel seat and further recline of the chair’s back are the main selling points of the Deltis bathtub lift. And this model snaps together with ease for easy assembly. The one drawback is that this model is not lightweight, weighing 20 pounds.

4. Mangar Archimedes Bath Lift

Mangar’s Archimedes bath lift has a simple design, but its simplicity is what makes it such a great option. The Archimedes separates into three pieces, which makes it easy to install and remove.

And like other Mangar lifts, this model will only lower you into the tub if it has enough power to lift you back up. This model uses powerful four-way release suction cups to stay in place during use. The release function also makes it easy to remove the seat from the tub in between uses.

The remote control is waterproof, so you don’t have to worry if it falls into the tub while you bathe. The lift will lower you down to within three inches of the tub floor, allowing you to fully enjoy the bathing experience.

The anti-pinch flaps keep skin from getting trapped between the bench seat and the flap.

The Archimedes’ features include:

• Maximum weight capacity: 364 lbs
• Waterproof hand control
• 15-1/2″ wide base (excluding the flaps)
• Raises up to 18” from the bottom of the tub
• Product weight: 22-pounds

This lift is a little on the heavier side, but the suction cup design makes it easy to remove this chair without straining your back.

For those who need a lift that can handle more weight, the Archimedes bathtub lift is a great option.

5. Lumex Splash Bathtub lift

The Lumex Splash Bath Lift has a similar design to the Mangar Archimedes lift, but this model comes with a few extra features that make it feel a little more luxurious.

One thing we loved about this model was that the remote has suction cups to stick to the wall. This makes it easy to move up and down in the chair without having to worry about the controller getting lost in the water.

The bottom of the lift also features easy-lift suction cups that keep the lift securely in place. In between uses, the cups are easy to release, so you don’t strain your back trying to pull the chair out of the tub.

The 5033A-1 was designed to sit closer to the back of the tub, which gives you more legroom when you take a bath. It also has flaps to prevent skin pinching and provide full coverage when transferring into the tub. The flaps fold up when lowered down.

This Lumex bath lift has the following features:

• Maximum weight capacity: 280 pounds
• Battery-powered
• 8” wide base
• Raises up to 18” from the bottom of the tub
• Product weight: 14.3-pounds
• Easy to assemble

This is easily one of the lightest battery-powered bath lifts on the market. Because it sits close to the back of the tub, you or your loved one can truly enjoy baths – with your legs stretched out.

The only complaint with this lift is that the weight capacity is on the lower side. The lower weight capacity is likely due to the light weight of the chair.

6. AdirMed Automatic Bath Tub Lift and Transfer Aid

AdirMed’s automatic bath tub lift chair is also battery operated, and its design is a little different from other lift chairs we’ve discussed. This model has a padded seat and backrest for a truly comfortable bathing experience.

The chair offers an adjustable height of 2.3” to 18.8” – making it higher than other chairs. It also has a reclining back that can go back as low as 50 degrees.

The bottom of the lift has four quick-release suction cups, and you also have the option of adding two anti-slip bath base suction cups.

The hand control is waterproof and floats, so you don’t have to worry about losing it. The back also folds up for easy storage in between uses.

The AdirMed lift offers the following features:

• Weight capacity: 300 pounds
• Battery powered
• 6” wide base (excluding flaps)
• Raises up to 18.8”
• 23-pound weight
• Easy to assemble

The chair cushions are a nice addition to this lift and make bathing even more comfortable. This model has one drawback, it’s weight. This model is one of the heavier lift chairs we reviewed and a rather hefty 23 pounds.

What is a Bathtub Lift?

Bathtub lifts aren’t something everyone is familiar with. In fact, you likely have never seen a bath lift in your life, but that doesn’t mean you couldn’t benefit from one.

Bath lifts are designed to allow a person who has trouble getting up and down the ability to take a bath without risk of injury. Their job is to gently lower people into the bath and then lift them out of the bathtub when they’re finished. 

These mechanical lifts are powered by battery in most cases and fit in most bath tubs. Most bath lift products are super easy to put together and usually require no tools or installation. These lifts are simply raised or lowered by the push of a button.

The way bath lifts work is that there are two “wings” or extended edges that allow you to safely transfer onto the chair. In the middle is a durable and sturdy support lift seat where you’ll sit. 

Once comfortable, all you have to do is fill your bathtub with water and lower yourself down into the tub using the battery powered bath lift. While these units normally don’t go flush with the bottom of your tub, they will only be 2 – 3 inches up from the bottom. They often allow you to lean back rather far so that you can relax and enjoy all of the comforts of your bath.

When you are done, you use your remote control, press a button and easily lift yourself out of the tub. These remotes usually come with a rechargeable battery included.

Some models will also suction to the bottom of the tub through suction cups. This allows you to ensure that the lift doesn’t move out of place when you’re in the tub.

The best bath lifts also provide other safety features to ensure your battery does not run out while in use.

Who Can Benefit from a Bath Lift Chair?

A person who is young and vibrant probably doesn’t need a bath lift chair. After all, it’s easy for most to simply stand up out of the bathtub and sit down. However, there are a lot of people that will benefit from an electric bath tub lift.

The most common people that will be interested in a bath lift include:

• Elderly: The elderly often find that they can’t enjoy many of the things that they used to love. Baths require a lot of strength to not only lay down in the bath, but also get out of the tub. If a person has less muscle strength, it can be hard to get off of a dry floor – let alone a wet floor. Using a lift will also reduce the chance of slipping in the tub and getting hurt.
• Injured Persons: Perhaps you had hip surgery, ankle issues or a knee replacement. This is rather common for people of all ages, and these injuries can make it hard to take a bath. Baths can be very rejuvenating and good for the body when recovering from an injury (more on that soon).
• Disabled: A person that is disabled may find that they can enjoy a nice hot bath that they wouldn’t be able to enter otherwise. The extended sides allow a person in a wheelchair to transfer onto the chair with ease, too.

This is exactly what bath lifts offer – the chance for people that can’t physically enter and stand in a normal tub to enjoy taking a bath once again. The best part is that you’ll be able to raise and lower yourself with the press of a button. You won’t need someone to help you stand up out of the bath and you will find it easier to enter the shower, too.

If you don’t have the strength or function in your fingers, someone can easily click the button on the remote to help you. They can greatly decrease injuries from falls and improve the overall safety of your bathroom. Bathtub lifts are super easy to use and maintain.

Conclusion

Baths are more than a simple life pleasure. There are many benefits to your physical and mental health when you take a bath – you can relieve sore muscles, boost circulation, cleanse the skin, enjoy a better sleep, reduce stress and so much more.

Bathtub lifts allow people with limited mobility that used to love baths the ability to take them once again without worry of getting in and out of their tub. The best thing with these lift chairs is that there are no modifications, renovations or complicated installations required to start enjoying your bath again. Bath lifts are a must if you want to safely enjoy your tub again.

We hope our bath lift reviews have helped you find the right one for your home.

Tim Brewer

Tim is a professional caregiver who has helped hundreds of seniors gain back their freedom and independence. He has been actively helping the senior community for 20+ years.

www.upliftingmobility.com/

AdirMed is a leader in medical supplies. The company’s top-rated product includes an ultra-quiet, automatic bath lift chair that’s battery powered. This model is designed to help lift users up to 300 pounds in and out of the tub.

If you can’t afford a walk-in tub, no worries, it is now possible to take a bath even if you can’t get out of the tub on your own.

This high-rated, affordable bath lift offers top-of-the-line features, a sleek design and the adjustable features needed to bathe in comfort. Let’s take a look at the features and specs this bath lift offers.

AdirMed Bath Lift Features

• Adjustable to as low as 50 degrees with height from 2.3″ – 18.8″
• 300-pound weight capacity
• Padded seat
• Foldable back for easy storage
• 2 anti-slip bath base (optional)
• 4 quick-release suction cups
• Auto recline function
• Width: 27.5″
• Length: 36.2″

AdirMed Ultra Quiet Bath Lift Review

AdriMed Ultra’s bath lift is designed to be easy to use and setup. When unpacking the lift from the box, all the user needs to do is place the lift in the bathtub. The setup is quick and easy, but you’ll want to check the remote to ensure that the battery is fully charged.

The entire unit’s power is supplied through the remote’s battery.
Average battery life is 7 – 12 uses, so you’ll want to recharge the chair weekly if you use the chair often. Simple and easy to use, the remote is waterproof and has two simple buttons that allow the user to lower or raise from the tub.

And getting into the chair is a breeze.

First and foremost, ensure that the suction cups have been applied to the tub to allow for a sturdy base. When the suction cups are used, they allow for a more stable seating experience and add to the overall safety of the chair.
You’ll want to recheck the suction every few weeks to make sure that the chair is firmly in place.

There are two additional anti-slip base features that add to the safety of the chair if the suction cups are not enough to allow the user to feel safe in the chair.

When it comes time to sit on the chair to be lowered into the tub, you can stand in front of the chair and sit on it confidently. You can also sit on the chair and lift your legs into the tub. The seat acts as a Lazy Susan, meaning that it can rotate to allow for easy exit and entrance into the bathtub.

If you cannot safely enter your tub, the seat is a convenient feature – and it’s much safer, too.

You will lose some tub space during installation, but the lift will lower to 2.3,” allowing for partial submersion while keeping the bather safe. You can lower to 18.8″ for even less submersion as required. The back can go as low as 50 degrees, too.

Anyone that has allowed their physical limitations to stop them from taking a bath need this chair in their home.

Common Questions About the AdirMed Ultra Quiet

Users ask the following questions most often before deciding on whether or not this bath lift is a good choice for their needs.

1. Does the bath lift offer transfer aid? Yes. The chair offers a rotating disc to allow for easy entrance and exit.
2. What is the average battery lifespan? The battery will last for a full week when used, nightly in most cases. Most users recommend recharging after 10 – 12 uses at the most.
3. Can the lift be used on a textured tub? Yes. The suction cups will adhere to a textured tub.
4. Can the headrest be removed? Yes, the headrest as well as the side flaps can be removed as needed.
5. Is installing the lift difficult? No. The user only needs to unpack the chair from the box and place into the tub – it’s that easy.
6. Can the covers be washed? Yes. The blue covers are able to be removed.

Pros

• Long battery life with quick recharge time
• Durable construction allows for years of use and added safety
• The chair swivels to allow for easy entrance and exit from the tub
• Fits in most tubs with ease

Cons

• Taller users will be limited by how far they can recline in the chair

Taller persons who will not be able to lay flat in a tub with their legs fully extended normally will find that the lift will not eliminate this problem. The amount of recline provided to the user is limited when the tub is small and the user is tall.

If you’re near 6′ tall, you’ll need to make sure that your tub is large enough to allow you to recline fully.

For most users, the AdirMed provides the only safe option to lower into a tub and take a bath. Durable and safe, this bath lift is the key to freedom in the bathtub.

Click here to purchase the AdirMed Ultra Quiet Automatic bath lift from Amazon

Tim Brewer

Tim is a professional caregiver who has helped hundreds of seniors gain back their freedom and independence. He has been actively helping the senior community for 20+ years.

www.upliftingmobility.com/