Bariatric Aluminum Rehab Shower Commode Chair by Drive Medical, NRS185008

The Drive Medical NRS185008 is a bariatric aluminum shower commode: a 22 in (56 cm) wide chair rated 500 lbs (227 kg), for the shower, the toilet or its own bucket.

What does it do and how does it work?

• Three uses: over a standard toilet, as a commode with the bucket, or as a shower chair.
• Seat 22 by 17.1 in (56 by 43 cm), padded, with an opening, a removable insert and a padded back.
• Padded flip-back arms for side transfers.
• Height: leg extensions set the seat 20.5 to 22.4 in (52 to 57 cm) above the floor.
• Four 5 in (13 cm) locking casters; swing-away detachable footrests, height and angle adjustable.
• Rust-resistant aluminum frame, tool-free assembly, and a bucket with a cover under the seat.

Who is it for, and who should choose something else?

It suits a person up to 500 lbs (227 kg) who needs a commode and shower chair in one, with a bathroom wide enough for the 26 in (66 cm) frame.

Choose the NRS185007 for a smaller user, a tilt chair if the person cannot sit upright, or a stationary bariatric commode if it need not roll.

Will it fit?

• Overall width 26 in (66 cm): measure the narrowest doorway and the turn.
• Seat 22 in (56 cm) wide by 17.1 in (43 cm) deep; check both against the person and the route.
• Seat height 20.5 to 22.4 in (52 to 57 cm).
• Over a toilet, the bowl and tank must fit inside the frame legs, with the toilet seat down. A free home assessment can measure the bathroom.

Using it day to day

• Assembly: casters into the frame with each E clip through its leg hole, footrests turned into the front legs, back poles locked with the knobs.
• Set the footplate angle with the allen key; footrests fold up and inward.
• Lock the casters before sitting or standing; push the arms back and use them for balance only.
• Take the cover off the bucket, empty it after use, and use liners.
• Wipe the padded parts.

What does it work with, and what are its limits?

• 500 lbs (227 kg), for sitting; it is not a standing aid.
• It is not a transport chair; do not wheel someone through the house.
• Users with limited physical strength should be supervised or assisted.
• Do not put full body weight on the arms.
• Check each E clip shows through its leg hole before use.
• Limited lifetime warranty, casters excluded; see the Warranty tab.

How does it compare?

• NRS185007: 275 lbs (125 kg), an 18 in (46 cm) seat and the same 5 in casters.
• NRS18010 tilt chair: 300 lbs (136 kg), a 20 in (51 cm) seat, tilting up to 30 degrees.
• Wheeled commodes: the full range.

Funding may help: see who may help pay.

Drive covers the chair for the lifetime of the original purchaser; casters, grips and rubber parts are excluded.