Bath Seats & Shower Chairs

Find your bath seat or transfer bench.

Compare verified weight capacities, arm supports and backrests. Check seat size, leg spacing and your bathroom measurements before choosing.

Professional selection guide

Bath seating reference for health professionals

Use the comparison to shortlist equipment, then confirm the exact model and configuration against the manufacturer instructions and the person’s assessed needs.

1. Match the user and the bathroom

Check the user’s weight against the rating for the selected model. Compare usable seat width and depth, seat-height range, overall leg spacing and available floor space. Measure the tub at floor level as well as the rim; a seat can fit at the top but not between the sides at its feet.

2. Choose the appropriate seat type

Bath seats and stools: designed to sit within the bath or shower. Backless and supported options have different footprints and transfer requirements.
Transfer benches: span the tub edge. Check tub-wall height, entry direction, clearance outside the tub and any shower-screen or curtain restrictions.
Bath boards: rest on the tub rim. Confirm the manufacturer’s permitted tub width and required support on both sides.
Wheeled shower chairs: require a compatible access route and model-specific brake, transfer and positioning procedures.

3. Check the supports that are actually included

Raised armrests, a single side handle, built-in grips and carrying handholds are different features. Confirm whether arms are fixed, removable or flip-up, and whether a backrest or handle is included with the selected option. Carrying handholds are not automatically transfer supports.

4. Verify before use

Review the exact model’s assembly, adjustment, inspection and cleaning instructions. Check that locking pins and any sliding or swivel mechanism are engaged and that feet and brakes are used as directed. Capacity alone does not establish clinical suitability. Where manufacturer documents or older versions differ, ask our team to confirm the label on the supplied unit.

Need help comparing a model? Call 780 409-1509 or contact Med Supplies with the SKU and your required measurements.