The best shower chair for seniors depends on their stability and the shower or chair size. Within each category, the best chair will not rust and will be dependably stable.
Even the Best Chairs Have this Problem?
Metal shower chairs have a rust problem. Some come with anodized aluminum, which definitely slows the rust process. Only wood and stainless steel are rustproof. To get the best shower chair that lasts, get a stainless or wood chair.
Best Shower Chairs for Stable Seniors
My favorite shower chair for the senior who can sit upright without a chair back is the AquaTeak Asia Shower Bench. Teak is a beautiful choice that does not rust, so it lasts forever. This is the chair that’s lightweight, doesn’t rust, is easy to put together, and looks smashing in any home.
The Carex is a great budget choice that holds up to 400 lb. Because it’s plastic, it won’t rust. It’s lightweight, portable, and sturdy.
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AquaTeak Asia Shower Chair
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.
Best for small showers and tubs, for bariatric patients up to 400 lb., and for patients who need a seat back for resting. This is a cost-effective choice that does not rust.
Most Elegant
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AquaTeak Asia Shower Chair
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.
Best Budget & Bariatric
Best for
Best for small showers and tubs, for bariatric patients up to 400 lb., and for patients who need a seat back for resting. This is a cost-effective choice that does not rust.
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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Bariatric & Arm/Back Support
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EcoDecors Symmetry Bath Chair
Drive Medical RTL12505 Shower Chair
Best for
This is the only teak shower bench I could find with a solid, quality build at something resembling arms. I could not find one with a back. For that, you have to go to plastic. This is an elegant shower chair that will fit medium or large tubs or showers. Teak does not rust.
This chair is an excellent choice for someone who needs a chair back and arms for support. It's solid plastic that will not rust. This chair has a wide seat and holds up to 350 lb.
Most Elegant
Chair
EcoDecors Symmetry Bath Chair
Best for
This is the only teak shower bench I could find with a solid, quality build at something resembling arms. I could not find one with a back. For that, you have to go to plastic. This is an elegant shower chair that will fit medium or large tubs or showers. Teak does not rust.
Bariatric & Arm/Back Support
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Drive Medical RTL12505 Shower Chair
Best for
This chair is an excellent choice for someone who needs a chair back and arms for support. It's solid plastic that will not rust. This chair has a wide seat and holds up to 350 lb.
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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Moen DN7105 Transfer Bench
Material
Plastic (plastic covers stainless steel screws)
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.
Non-Rusting High Quality
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Moen DN7105 Transfer Bench
Material
Plastic (plastic covers stainless steel screws)
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.
Example Chairs from “What Kind of Shower Chair Works Best for Seniors”
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Sample Chairs
Chairs mentioned in What Kind of Shower Chair Works Best for Seniors?
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Essential Medical Supply Shower and Bath Bench with Arms and Back
Essential Medical Supply Shower Bench with Removable Back
Arm Support
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Essential Medical Supply Shower and Bath Bench with Arms and Back
Back Support
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Essential Medical Supply Shower Bench with Removable Back
