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How to Design an Assisted Living Bathroom

How to Design an Assisted Living Bathroom

If you are designing a bathroom for a loved one who requires care applications, we have put together a list of considerations for your design and bathroom fitting selections to help you decide what may work best for your needs.

Toilets

Toilets

Easy height toilets are a great option for assisted living bathrooms as the pan height is around 40mm higher than a standard pan, making it easier to get on and off the toilet.

Easy Height toilets are available in a stylish selection and also Cleanflush (rimless toilet) options where the rim inside the pan has been removed for easier cleaning.

A range of Caroma Care toilets are available with optional back rests and removable arm rests for support, plus raised toilet buttons make it easier for people with limited hand mobility to flush the toilet.

Taps

Taps

We recommend taps with levers over the traditional cross tapware for a care bathroom as it is easier to turn on and off.

There are so many beautiful lever tapware designs for basins, baths and showers, and also available in different colour options.

Check with your plumber to see if you are able to set the temperature of your tap. There are certain taps that can be pre-set to control water temperature in order to reduce the risk of scalding.

Caroma Luna Universal Inset Basin Online at the Blue Space

Basins/ Vanities

Wall hung basins are best for care bathrooms as it does not restrict the floor space around the basin and makes the tapware more accessible.

You can find wall hung basins with side shelves too for additional storage.

If you are looking for a vanity, there are a selection of wall hung vanities that have a very thin profile for easy mobility around and under the vanity.