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Frequently Asked Questions About Bathing System

Essential bathroom safety equipment includes grab bars, raised toilet seats, shower chairs or benches, non-slip mats, and handheld showerheads. For those with limited mobility, consider a bath lift, roll-in shower, or commode chair.
ADP covers some bathroom safety equipment including bath lifts, raised toilet seats, and commodes when prescribed for medical need. Grab bars may be covered through home modification programs like March of Dimes HVMP.
Basic bathroom safety upgrades (grab bars, shower seat, raised toilet seat) cost $500-$1,500. Walk-in shower conversions cost $5,000-$15,000. Full accessible bathroom renovations cost $15,000-$30,000. Funding may be available through HVMP and municipal grants.
A bath lift is a motorized seat that lowers you into the tub and raises you back up. You sit on the seat, press a button to lower into the water, bathe, then press to rise. Battery-powered and portable - no installation needed. ADP eligible.
Mobility Specialties sells bathroom safety equipment throughout Toronto and the GTA. We carry grab bars, shower chairs, bath benches, raised toilet seats, commodes, bath lifts, and transfer benches. Visit our Mississauga showroom or call for delivery. Professional grab bar installation available.
The most essential bathroom safety equipment for seniors includes: grab bars near toilet and shower, non-slip bath mat, shower chair or bench, raised toilet seat, and handheld showerhead. These prevent the majority of bathroom falls, which are the leading cause of injury for seniors at home.
Walk-in bathtubs in Canada cost $5,000-$15,000+ installed. Basic walk-in tubs start around $5,000. Tubs with hydrotherapy jets cost $8,000-$12,000. Wheelchair accessible roll-in showers cost $10,000-$20,000. Funding may be available through March of Dimes HVMP and municipal accessibility grants.
Yes, ADP covers shower/commode chairs for eligible Ontario residents when prescribed for medical need. Raised toilet seats and basic commodes are also covered. Grab bars may be covered through home modification programs. We help determine what equipment qualifies for ADP funding.
No, ADP has no income testing. All Ontario residents with a valid health card and qualifying disability are eligible regardless of income. The program covers 75% of the cost for all qualifying applicants.
ADP has usage periods for each equipment type. For example, wheelchairs have a 5-year usage period, walkers 5 years, and hospital beds vary. After the usage period, you may qualify for replacement if there is continued medical need.
Yes, you can choose features beyond what ADP covers and pay the difference. For example, ADP may cover a basic power wheelchair, but you can upgrade to a model with more features. You pay 25% of the approved amount plus any upgrade costs.
You need: 1) Ontario Health Card, 2) Prescription from your physician stating medical need, 3) Assessment from an authorized ADP vendor like Mobility Specialties. We guide you through gathering all required documentation.