Platinum Health Gateway Premium Sliding Bath Transfer Bench with Swivel Seat-Padded (Blue)

My father recently had a severe stroke resulting in complete paralysis of his right arm and leg. His home has bathtub/shower units so we could not get him in and out of the bath over the edge of the tub without at least two people holding him up and risking a fall which was embarrassing and dangerous for him. We looked into replacing one shower/bath with a walk in tub or shower stall but that would have cost thousands of dollars so I ordered this product hoping it would make bath time easier. Assembly is straightforward and simple and the assembled unit is lightweight and easy to move and position in the tub. The leg height is adjustable to get the right height for the edge of the tub and the rubber feet are adjustable to fit the slope of the bottom edge of the bathtub perfectly to keep it stable and prevent slipping. The ability to swivel the seat in any direction and lock it onto position is especially helpful as Dad can sit down on the seat facing out from his walker to get undressed with help from his wife and then swivel the seat and lift his bad leg over the edge of the tub before sliding the seat into the shower space. The lap belt and grab bar offer an extra sense of security and stability for those with mobility issues. He can now get into the shower with only his wife helping him which is much more dignified for him and safer for both of them as she has a bad back that prevents her from being able to safely lift and support him alone. Dad was thrilled to be able to have a real shower after a few weeks of sponge baths that never really left him feeling completely clean from head to toe and my stepmother is relieved that she can now help him with his bath without assistance. We are all very happy with this product.

This bench was recommended to me by the occupational therapist on the inpatient rehab unit after my husband had a very long hospital stay. Even with severe muscle wasting he's been able to get in and out of the shower on his with this.The bench is sturdy, and the controls for pivoting/sliding are pretty straightforward once he got used to them. The foam seat is firm but has a little give so comfortable. We have it in a tight space (next to a toilet) and it just fits to where he can comfortably sit facing the water spigot in the tub (he's 6'0"). (If you have a small space, I suggest measuring before you buy.)We don't use the straps, wish we could take them off but I think they're sewed on.I can't remember if the instructions mentioned this, but I set it up in the tub before he came home, and the legs that sit outside the shower needed to be longer than the legs that sit inside for the bench to be level. I recommend getting this adjusted beforehand, along with the position of the rubbery foot caps, which are angled and hard to change once you've put them on.I also bought a special shower curtain that has splits that go around the bench. It was pretty expensive and had some bad reviews, but I'm really glad I went for it anyway. It works perfectly with this bench and saves me a ton of cleanup (we had a shower aid who didn't want to use it and the bathroom looked like a water park afterward).So glad somebody makes this kind of thing.

My wife does not have use of her left hand/arm or left leg after a stroke. This product makes showering possible for her. The build quality is great, nice fit and function, smooth rotation, smooth easy "side action". The control latches are easy to operate and in the right place for her needs. If a person has the need for it to be used "in the opposite direction" I am sure it would work just as well.I was worried that it wouldn't be long enough but the side travel is good and keeps it compact and out of the way when stored. I weight about 270 lbs. and did not feel threatened by the stability although 330 lbs. rating seems like a lot for this unit.If this fits your needs and your space it is a great value.

Bought this to replace a solid transfer seat for my 93 yr old mom. She was not able to slide on the solid transfer chairs anymore and this chair has given her and her caretaker the ease and ability to get her in and out of the bathtub/shower again. It seems fairly well made and assembled easily. It operates easily with a little practice. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is that the legs inside the tub do not have suction cups like the old transfer chair did and it moves around a bit. It is stable but I would prefer the added stability of the suction cups to hold the chair in place. We’ll see how it is in a few months.

My parents have mobility challenges with stepping in/out of their bathtub. I researched various products and purchased this Gateway Premium Sliding Bath Transfer Bench since it has a swivel seat that helps my parents sit, turn and lift their legs to step in/out of the tub; minimizing the risk of them tripping and falling. At the time of this review, my parents have used their sliding bath transfer bench for ~3 weeks and really enjoy using this bench. Listed below are their likes and dislike on their sliding bath transfer bench.Likes+ Padded swivel seat for comfort+ Lightweight (easy to move in/out of the tub)+ Very sturdy and stable bench with grab bars for assistance+ Easy to use (sit, turn and lift their legs)+ Blue color seat (helps guide my mom's cognitive impairment)+ Easy to assemble (no tools required and assembly was less than 15 minutes)+ Affordable (as compared to a walk-in tub or lift chair)+ Easy to clean and dry off+ Fits into a standard bathtub (see pictures) and the bench can be adjusted to different heightsDislike- Need to stand up to bathe perineal area. As a suggestion for continuous improvement to the chair, allow a removeable part of the seat to enable washing the perineal area.

With my reduced hand strength, I needed help with assembly. Assembly was straight forward. I'm very happy with having access to the tub shower again. NOTE: A split shower curtain is NOT necessary. Simply tuck the shower curtain between the two rails and it works just fine!