Best Shower Chairs for Seniors

The best senior shower chair:

is extra stable
has non-slip feet
is made from stainless steel, teak, or plastic
is the right size for the person using it
is easy to assemble
has a back for those needing support

The Shower Chair Rust Problem

Metal shower chairs have a rust problem. Anodized aluminum definitely slows the rust process. Plastic, teak and stainless steel are better as they don’t rust at all. Plastic and steel are functional, while teak wood is functional and attractive.

The Best Shower Chair for Stronger Seniors

Stronger seniors who can sit upright without support can get a backless seat. My favorite chair in this category is the AquaTeak Asia Shower Bench. Teak is a beautiful choice that does not rust, so it lasts forever. This is the best shower chair because:

it is lightweight
it is attractive
it does not rust
it’s easy to put together

The Best Budget Shower Chair for Stronger Seniors

The Carex Universal Shower Chair is the best budget backless chair. It’s incredibly strong with a load capacity of 400 lb. It’s made of rust-free plastic that will last forever. The Carex is a great shower chair because:

it has a budget price
it has a huge load capacity
it is non-rusting plastic
it’s very stable
it’s lightweight
it’s sturdy
it’s portable

Choose the teak or plastic shower chair below.

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Most Elegant

AquaTeak The Original 18" Asia Teak Shower Bench

Budget

Chair

AquaTeak Asia Shower Chair

Carex Universal Bath Seat

Material

Teak

Plastic

Seat Dimensions

18 in. W x 12 in. D

18 x 21 x 17.7 in.

Height

18 in.

16 to 21 in.

Capacity

250 lb.

400 lb.

Best for

Best for small showers and tubs, and patients who have the stability to get into the tub, and to sit on the bench without the use of chair arms and a chair back. This is the most elegant choice and it does not rust.

Budget chair for stronger seniors

Price

$99.95

$32.99

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Most Elegant

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Chair

AquaTeak Asia Shower Chair

Material

Teak

Seat Dimensions

18 in. W x 12 in. D

Height

18 in.

Capacity

250 lb.

Best for

Price

$99.95

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Budget

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Chair

Carex Universal Bath Seat

Material

Plastic

Seat Dimensions

18 x 21 x 17.7 in.

Height

16 to 21 in.

Capacity

400 lb.

Best for

Budget chair for stronger seniors

Price

$32.99

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Best Shower Chairs for Seniors Needing Support

I was hoping to find a solidly-built teak shower chair with both arms and a back. The EcoDecors has two arms for support, but not a back. It’s a brilliantly beautiful piece of furniture with a wide seat and that will not rust.

The Drive Medical chair is all plastic and so will also not rust. It also has a wide seat and can carry up to 350 lb. It’s the best choice for someone needing both arm and back support.

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Folding Teak

JCWANGDEFU Folding Shower Seat Wall Mounted Bathroom Bathtub Safety Stool Chair, Solid Wood, with Support Legs, Load of 350 lbs, 14.88"(L) 12"(W) 17.12"(H) (Wood)

Bariatric & Arm/Back Support

Chair

JCWANGDEFU Teak Mounted Seat

Drive Medical RTL12505 Shower Chair

Material

Teak, Stainless Steel

Plastic

Seat Dimensions

15 x 12 in.

21.75 x 16.5 in.

Height

17 to 17.8 in.

16 to 20.5 in.

Capacity

350 lb.

Best for

Senior needing back support

Budget chair with back

Price

$145.00

$39.99

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Folding Teak

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Chair

JCWANGDEFU Teak Mounted Seat

Material

Teak, Stainless Steel

Seat Dimensions

15 x 12 in.

Height

17 to 17.8 in.

Capacity

350 lb.

Best for

Senior needing back support

Price

$145.00

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Bariatric & Arm/Back Support

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Chair

Drive Medical RTL12505 Shower Chair

Material

Plastic

Seat Dimensions

21.75 x 16.5 in.

Height

16 to 20.5 in.

Capacity

350 lb.

Best for

Budget chair with back

Price

$39.99

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Best Bath Transfer Bench

Rust is a big issue in bath transfer chairs. Most are made from rust-proofed aluminum, but the manfacturers don’t use stainless steel screws. I searched for quite a while to find a solid, well-loved shower transfer bench that does not rust. The Moen Bench uses stainless steel screws, and contains the screws in high density plastic feet. This is a solid transfer bench that won’t rust.

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Non-Rusting High Quality

Moen DN7105 Home Care 33-Inch W x 18-Inch D Adjustable Height Non Slip Bath Safety Transfer Bench, Glacier White

Chair

Moen DN7105 Transfer Bench

Material

Plastic (plastic covers stainless steel screws)

Seat Dimensions

33 in. W x 18 in. D

Height

16.5 to 21 in.

Capacity

400 lb.

Best for

This is a high-quality, sturdy shower transfer bench that does not rust. That's a tall order, it took me quite a while to find a good bench without rustable metal.

Price

$99.12

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Non-Rusting High Quality

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Chair

Moen DN7105 Transfer Bench

Material

Plastic (plastic covers stainless steel screws)

Seat Dimensions

33 in. W x 18 in. D

Height

16.5 to 21 in.

Capacity

400 lb.

Best for

This is a high-quality, sturdy shower transfer bench that does not rust. That's a tall order, it took me quite a while to find a good bench without rustable metal.

Price

$99.12

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Example Chairs from “What Kind of Shower Chair Works Best for Seniors”

Are you looking for the chairs we discussed in the article What Kind of Shower Chair Works Best for Seniors? Please click below to view these chairs on Amazon.

NOTE: The items directly below were used as examples of different kinds of chairs. If you are interested in following up with those examples, are are the links. My picks for BEST CHAIRS are in the section below the table.