Accessible and Aging-in-Place Bathrooms in Spring Hill, TN

More and more Spring Hill families have a parent or grandparent moving in, and the bathroom is usually the first room that needs to change. Accessibility upgrades help everyone use the bathroom safely and comfortably.

Upgrades that make a difference

• Walk-in or curbless showers. No high tub wall to climb over.

• Grab bars. Anchored securely in the shower and next to the toilet.

• Shower seats. Built-in benches or fold-down seats.

• Handheld showers. Easier for seated bathing and caregivers.

• Comfort-height toilets. Easier to sit and stand.

• Slip-resistant floors. Matte tile and smaller tiles in the shower.

• Better lighting. Including night lights for safer late-night trips.

A guest suite for family

If you're setting up a downstairs bedroom for a parent, the bathroom next to it may need a tub-to-shower conversion, grab bars and a wider door. We'll look at the space and suggest what makes sense.

Planning ahead

Even if no one needs accessibility features now, adding wall blocking for future grab bars during any remodel is quick and inexpensive.

Making a downstairs bath work for a parent

Many Spring Hill homes have a guest bedroom and bathroom on the main floor, which makes them a natural fit for a parent who's moving in. Often the main changes needed are replacing a tub with a low-entry shower, adding grab bars, raising the toilet height and improving lighting. In some homes, swapping a swinging door for a pocket door or widening the doorway makes it easier to use a walker. We'll look at the space with you and focus first on the changes that reduce fall risk the most.