Assisted Living Showers Buying Guide

How to Go About Buying an Assisted Living Shower

Having restricted mobility or growing older shouldn't be a reason to compromise when it comes to having a great shower. Bring ease, independence, and comfort back into showering with the help of assisted living showers. Choose from our range of stylish and modern easy access showers, they are designed to be safe and as intuitive as possible with your needs in mind.

What Is an Assisted Living Shower?

An assisted living shower is a shower made for the elderly and people with restricted mobility, and disabilities. They are designed to provide a safe solution to the everyday showering experience. An assisted living shower is made with the aim to provide additional assistance to carers, as well as yourself if you choose to shower independently. This is due to their simple, easy-to-use features such as large push start or stop buttons, adjustable timed shutdown system, and audible alerts.

The Different Types Of Assisted Living Showers

There are different types of assisted living showers that you can choose from depending on your specific needs. The 2 main assisted living showers are shower valves and electric showers which are both thermostatically controlled. We offer a range of top-quality brands from the likes of Triton, Bristan and more, to give you additional reassurance. They are renowned for their insistence on using high-quality components to provide you with an excellent showering experience that is easier and safer.

Shower Valves

Assisted living shower valves are thermostatically controlled valves that look stylish and are built to high standards. They are TMV and WRAS approved, designed to be used in commercial settings such as care homes, hospitals and nursing homes. They come in 2 different forms - built-in or exposed, to allow you the flexibility of installing them. One of the benefits of having an assisted living shower valve is the automatic shutdown if the water is too hot or too cold.

We recommend the Bristan Stratus thermostatic dual control shower valve. It has separate controls for the temperature and flow. The clear red and blue arrows are also there to help you indicate the direction of hot and cold water. The automatic thermostatic feature provides a self-activating shut-off in the event of water temperature failure.

Electric Showers

Assisted living electric showers are great for the elderly and people with disabilities. They feature multiple benefits such as soft electronic large buttons, audible alerts, and an auto-shutdown timed system that is controlled by the temperature of the water. This preprogrammed feature minimises the potential risk of injuries.

We recommend the Triton Safeguard Pumped Care electric shower. It features user-friendly elements such as large push start and stop buttons, a low-pressure indicator and an adjustable timed shutdown system that is thermostatically controlled. Its sleek form and minimalist look ensure that you will not have to compromise on the style of your bathroom.

The Main Differences Between an Assisted Living Shower and a Standard Shower?

There are several differences between an assisted living shower and a standard shower. Choosing one for your bathroom will depend on your specific needs and what you are looking for. It is an extremely important aspect to look into before your purchase.

An assisted living shower is made to feature elements such as preprogrammed shut down systems that will assist people with disabilities, the elderly, or those who require extra help when showering. Whereas, a standard shower will not have these built-in features.

Safety Features

Audible Alerts

Some assisted living showers are electric and they provide audible alerts to help assist the user further. These alerts are triggered to warn the user when the temperature may be too high.

Auto Shutdown

Another great element is the auto shutdown. This is activated when the water is hotter than the maximum chosen temperature, which will help to avoid scalding and other potential injuries. By having this incredible feature, you can rest assured that your loved one will be safe.

These are useful features for people with different levels of restricted mobility, especially those with visual impairment.

Comply to TMV2, TMV3 and WRAS Standards

A significant number of our assisted living showers are TMV2, TMV3 and WRAS standards approved.

TMV Approval is for thermostatic valves that are used in settings such as healthcare and commercial environments. They certify that the valves will conform to the required performance of NHS specification.

WRAS Approval is for thermostatic mixing valves that blend hot and cold water when they’re being used. This allows for the water to be stored and circulated at a high enough temperature, preventing various types of bacteria from growing in the system such as legionella.