Description
The BIOS Living Bath Lift, model 59023, is made by BIOS Medical of Newmarket, Ontario. It sits on the tub floor on four suction cups, lowers you to 2" (5 cm) above the floor and lifts the seat back to the rim, and the backrest reclines to 50 degrees.
Who is the BIOS Living Bath Lift for?
Someone who can sit and stand with a handhold but cannot lower into a tub safely, or a carer who would rather not lift. The seat rotates and slides sideways so the bather can bring their legs in over the tub wall.
Will it fit your bathtub?
It is 13.75" (35 cm) wide and 16.5" (42 cm) deep, and the maker says it fits most standard tubs. The suction cups go at the edge of a clean tub floor. We measure your tub at the free home assessment.
How do you set it up and charge it?
Assembly is tool free: the seat slides onto the backrest and the backrest drops into the axle base. The charger plugs into the hand control, and the maker says a full charge takes 8 hours.
How safe is it to use?
The maker rates it at 287 lbs (130 kg). It runs on 12 volts, the hand control is rated IPX7 so it can go in the water, and there is an emergency stop. The maker warns the backrest must not hit the tub as it lowers.
How do you clean and care for it?
The headrest, backrest and seat pads are waterproof and lift off for cleaning. Rinse the lift after use, dry it and store it somewhere cool and dry.
Which sizes and colours are there?
One model, 59023, in blue and white. The hand control, four suction cups and the power adapter are all included, and the maker lists no other size or colour.
Funding help for a bath lift in Ontario
Funding may help: see who may help pay. Bathroom equipment is bought privately in most cases. Other help may be available depending on the person's situation: ODSP may cover basic bathing and toileting aids for people who receive it, and Veterans Affairs Canada and WSIB may cover them for eligible clients.
Some private health plans may pay part of the cost, and most programs need their approval before you buy. See our funding guide or call (905) 798-1853.
How does it compare with the other bath lifts?
The BIOS lift and the Drive Bellavita models all lower you into the tub and recline. The BIOS has a wired hand control and the sliding seat; the Bellavita Auto is lighter and lifts 300 lbs. See our bath lifts.
How do delivery and service work?
We deliver across Toronto and the GTA. Bathroom items cannot be returned once used under our return policy, so measure first.
What does the maker's warranty cover?
The maker's user guide states a limited lifetime warranty. Ask us for the written terms before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How low does the BIOS Living bath lift go?
The seat stops 2" (5 cm) above the tub floor, the lowest the maker lists.
Does the hand control float?
It is wired to the backrest and rated IPX7, so it can go into the water, but it stays on its cord.
How long does the battery take to charge?
About 8 hours for a full charge, plugged into the hand control.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 287 lbs (130 kg)
- Product weight
- 27.55 lbs (12.5 kg) including the hand control, per the maker's user guide
- Assembly
- Tool free: the seat slides onto the backrest, which drops into the axle base
- Seat width
- 13.75" (35 cm), the maker's chair width
- Seat depth
- 16.5" (42 cm), the maker's chair depth
- Backrest
- Removable, reclines 10 to 50 degrees; 25.25" (64 cm) high and 13.25" (34 cm) wide
- Seat height
- 2" to 19" (5 cm to 48 cm)
- Height adjustment
- Powered by the hand control, stepless, no tools
- Battery
- Rechargeable battery built into the hand control, 12 volt working voltage
- Water resistance
- Hand control rated IPX7 and can be put into the water
- Available colours
- Blue and white
- Material
- Waterproof padded seat, backrest and headrest that detach for cleaning; the maker does not name the frame material
- Mounting
- Four anti-skid suction cups at the edge of the tub floor; the floor must be clean
- Charging time
- The maker says 8 hours for a full charge
- Tub fit
- Made for standard bathtubs; the maker publishes no minimum inside tub size, so we measure the tub first
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty stated in the maker's user guide; ask for the written terms
- Product type
- Battery bath lift for a standard bathtub, one model
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
