26% of household falls occur in the bathroom (source). The safer your bathroom is, the longer you put off the fall that leads to the nursing home. That’s why I’ve hand-picked these products to prevent falls from occurring in the first place.
I definitely prefer the toilet frame design that sits on the floor, and not the one that sits on the toilet bowl under the seat. The floor variety is more stable. If you push down harder on one side than the other, the toilet prevents the frame from tilting over. The floor variety is also easier to clean because it’s not literally on the toilet bowl.
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- SIT AND STAND SAFELY: Supporting up to 300 pounds, the sturdy, stand alone toilet rail conveniently provides safety and security when sitting down or standing up in the bathroom. Perfect for the elderly, handicapped and for those recovering from injury or surgery, the rail prevents slips and falls for additional peace of mind.
- EASY TOOL-FREE ASSEMBLY: The freestanding toilet rail is easy to assemble: no tools required. Handles can also be easily removed for convenient storage. Lightweight and durable, the frame is corrosion resistant, perfect for long term use.
- COMFORTABLE NON SLIP HANDLES: Rail handles are padded with a soft foam for pain-free support. The foam padding creates a comfortable, non-slip surface for a secure grip when sitting or standing. Handles and frame are also easily cleaned by wiping down with a standard disinfectant solution.
- VERSATILE STANDALONE FRAME: Safety rail base is a wide 26.5”, easily fitting in smaller bathrooms. Freestanding safety rails can be used with standard and elongated toilets or at the sink or vanity. The bottom rails are 19” deep, adding tip-proof stability to the frame.
- VIVE LIFETIME GUARANTEE: Unconditional lifetime guarantee so you can purchase now with confidence
Who Needs a Toilet Rail?
If our knees bent the way they used to, getting on and off the toilet wouldn’t be a problem. With arthritis and weakness, though, sitting down on and getting up from the toilet can present a falling risk.
A toilet rail can help stabilize sitting and standing at the toilet for anyone with a weakness or stability issue, such as people who have had:
- knee replacement
- general surgery
- stroke
- weakness
- disability
- balance issues
Use a Toilet Rail to Prevent Bathroom Falls
A toilet rail sits firmly on the floor, and surrounds the toilet on the back and sides. Installing it is a matter of placing it behind the toilet and letting it rest on the floor. The purpose is to give you two sturdy handrails to use for sitting down and for standing up.
My Favorite Toilet Rail
My favorite toilet rail is the Vive found on Amazon. Vive sells this rail with a lifetime guarantee. Customers uniformly say this unit is sturdy and stable.
It’s very lightweight. You can move it from room to room without disassembling it. To move it to another location, you can undo the tighteners and then re-tighten on site.
- SIT AND STAND SAFELY: Supporting up to 300 pounds, the sturdy, stand alone toilet rail conveniently provides safety and security when sitting down or standing up in the bathroom. Perfect for the elderly, handicapped and for those recovering from injury or surgery, the rail prevents slips and falls for additional peace of mind.
- EASY TOOL-FREE ASSEMBLY: The freestanding toilet rail is easy to assemble: no tools required. Handles can also be easily removed for convenient storage. Lightweight and durable, the frame is corrosion resistant, perfect for long term use.
- COMFORTABLE NON SLIP HANDLES: Rail handles are padded with a soft foam for pain-free support. The foam padding creates a comfortable, non-slip surface for a secure grip when sitting or standing. Handles and frame are also easily cleaned by wiping down with a standard disinfectant solution.
- VERSATILE STANDALONE FRAME: Safety rail base is a wide 26.5”, easily fitting in smaller bathrooms. Freestanding safety rails can be used with standard and elongated toilets or at the sink or vanity. The bottom rails are 19” deep, adding tip-proof stability to the frame.
- VIVE LIFETIME GUARANTEE: Unconditional lifetime guarantee so you can purchase now with confidence
Three Points of Stability
The Vive rail surrounds the toilet on the sides and in the back. If has three feet on the floor, with the front open so you can get to the toilet. The toilet itself is part of the stability, because the rail cannot get past the toilet on either side. So if you place more weight on one side, the toilet prevents the rail from collapsing to that side.
The Vive Rail Fits Most Toilets
The Vive will fit around any standard toilet, whether that toilet is round or elongated. In case your toilet is not standard, the Vive’s dimensions are:
- 28 in. wide
- 19 in. deep
- 25.5 in. wide at the middle
- 21 in. wide at the handrails
- height is not adjustable.
Vive Rail Assembly
The rail consists of a few pieces that you will need to assemble together. You just tighten the connections by hand, no tool is needed. It’s very simple but if you have an issue with this type of work, you’ll need to ask for help.
Vive Toilet Rail Materials
The toilet rail handles are made of a non-latex soft foam with a non-slip coating. The rail is steel, and there are four points of rubber at the four corners that meet the floor.
How to Clean the Vive Rail
To clean the toilet rail, spray it with a disinfectant, and wipe with a soft cotton cloth. You can also spray the cloth first and wipe down the rail with that.
Stability Concerns for Special Medical Situations
The Vive rail is not bolted to the floor. This means that excessive weight on one side will cause a tipping action on that side. Because the toilet is in the way, the rail will not collapse to one side.
However, it does not offer 100% stability, either. The rail is designed to accept weight from both sides. Uneven pressure will cause a slight tipping action which will affect sensitive users.
If you are worried about a one-sided use event where you slip to one side and cannot push down equally on both sides, consider having a contractor bolt the rail to the floor.
Toilet Seat Depth with the Vive Rail
The Vive rail helps you to stay stable while sitting down and standing up. It does not raise the height of the toilet seat. This means you will need to sit just as deeply with the Vive rail as you would without it.
If you have trouble sitting because your knees or some other issue makes it hard for you to bend that deeply, you might consider getting a toilet seat riser. These sit on the toilet deck and raise where your bum hits the seat. They allow you to bend less than you have to without them.
- Expertly designed as a bathroom safety solution for individuals who have difficulty sitting down or getting up from the toilet
- Lightweight, portable, and easy-to-clean heavy-duty molded plastic adds 5" to height of toilet seat
- Simple locking device provides a reliable, secure fit on almost any toilet with tool-free installation
- Easily add or remove supportive metal arms based on personal preference and need. Inside seat width is 8 inches. Inside seat depth is 9 inches
- Seat dimensions: 16.5"(D) x 17"(W) x 5"(H); Width between arms: 18"; Overall height: 10"; Weight capacity: 300 pounds. Heavy-duty worm screw
- SIT AND STAND SAFELY: This toilet seat raiser provides the elderly, handicapped, disabled and those recovering from injury or surgery with reliable support and safety to help them sit and get from the toilet easily and conveniently.
- FITS ELONGATED TOILETS: This elevated toilet seat with arms adds 3 1/2 inches of height to your toilet seat. Provides secure, reliable, elevated fit for standard elongated toilets.Do not use abrasive cleaner on handles
- PADDED HANDLES: Conveniently packed raised toilet seat with removable foam padded support rails which gives you a comfortable, non-slip surface for a secure grip and support when sitting or getting off the toilet.
- EASY INSTALLATION: No installation tools are required. The toilet seats hardware kit allows easy installation and removal on almost every toilet in seconds. This padded raised toilet seat can be easily wiped clean with standard disinfects
- SAFE and DURABLE: Built for safety and functionality in mind, this toilet riser is engineered with heavy-duty, lightweight and easy to clean molded plastic that supports up to 250 pounds. Provides you with safety and support when using the bathroom. Sturdy handles
- Installs under your toilet seat giving you a 3.5" rise: Don't forsake the comfort of your own toilet seat, use the easy to install Elevated Toilet Seat with Arms. It can safely be installed under your seat for your comfort and support.
- Arms make it easier to get on and off: The heavy duty arms will help you push off the toilet from a seated position, lower down easily and have something to lean on when seated.
- Wipes down easily: Don't worry about lingering stains as the plastic molded rail can be wiped down with any standard household clear.
- Hardware and instructions included for a secure fit: The riser comes with the added long screws that allow you to easily install the riser and your existing seat over it.
- Fits an Elongated bowl: The toilet riser is 19.5 inch long and 14 inch wide which will fit any standard elongated toilet bowl. Please make sure to measure your bowl to choose the right fit for you.
Using a Toilet Rail in a Tub? No!
Some customers have asked if they can use this rail in a tub. It is not engineered for a tub, and I would say “no” you should not do that.
The toilet rail has stability because the toilet itself prevents the rail from arching over to either side. If it sits in an open area without a bulky toilet between the rails, it loses that part of its strength. Keep it wrapped around the toilet where it belongs.
- ADJUSTABLE AND UNIVERSAL transfer bench shower chair with backrest. Medical shower bench is designed to make transfer in/out of tub easy. Approximately 3/4 of the transfer bench goes inside the tub, and 1/4 rests on the floor.
- COMFORT AND SAFETY SHOWER CHAIR FOR ELDERLY. Adjustable bathtub transfer bench can be accommodated for most bathroom. Tool-free assembly of back, legs, and arms
- HEALTHLINE TUB TRANSFER BENCH Balance Assist Suction Cup is easy to install, no tools required and no drilling needed. Just flip the locking latches to secure the bar in place. You can change its location according to your current needs. The grab bar will not harm wall surfaces nor leaves marks when correctly placed. We recommend re-attaching the grab bar every other shower. Do not install it over a grout line or gaps, as it needs a solid surface for proper suction adherence.
- MEDICAL QUALITY MATERIAL with back has an anti-corrosive and lightweight aluminum frame, with a textured blow molded back and seat to provide comfort and support. This shower transfer bench with Non-Slip Seat designed with drainage holes reduces slipping. The tub bench legs are angled, with 2 suction tips for added stability. Bathtub chair back support and armrest tube are made of sturdy materials. Ideal bathtub transfer bench medical lightweight shower chair for elderly, adults, disabled. Feel
- SPECIFICATION: bath transfer bench legs are height adjustable in 1/2" increments Adjustable height legs; shower bench weight is 7.5 lbs, seat width 25.5", seat depth 18"-19", width of outside legs 27", depth of outside legs 18", highest seat height 22.5", lowest seat height 17.5", tub shower transfer bench weight limit 400 lbs
- Sure suction with flip up easy release tabs
- Installation and removal is strong and convenient
- Mount vertically or horizontally or any angle with no tools required
- 24 inch model can travel as needed
- A suction assist bar with the quality you would expect for comfort and assist when you need it
- SIT-DON’T TRIP- Stepping in and out of a tub can be dangerous. Old style bathtub assist bars may help, but many accidents still occur when the clamp fails or the users hand slips from the rail or the users foot catches on the tub ledge. According to the CDC, slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of accidental death in people over 65 and the bathroom is considered the most dangerous room in the house. Transfer safely in and out your tub with the RoundAbout by SITTING INSTEAD OF STANDING.
- DRY TRANSFERS ARE SAFER- The RoundAbout maintains a safe, dry surface both before and after showering. Eliminates risky standing and stepping in and out tubs with wet, soapy, slippery hands and feet. VOTED #1 BEST NEW BATHROOM SAFETY PRODUCT FOR 2020. Ideal gift for elderly/mobility challenged/cognitively challenged parents, grandparents, family and friends. Enjoy bathroom safety pace of mind.
- PADDED ROTATING SEAT- Warm, soft, comfortable rotating seat makes transferring into the tub virtually effortless. Integrated, padded, weight-bearing armrest increases safety and helps with sitting and standing. Fully reversible, the RoundAbout can be used with left or right facing tubs. 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
- QUICK, EASY INSTALLATION- The RoundAbout can be installed in less than 2 minutes tools. Adjustable height legs and secure clamping system can accommodate tub ledge heights from XX inches up to XX inches and tub ledge widths between 3 inches and 7 inches. Commercial-grade polyurethane foam will never absorb water and is easy to clean and disinfect. Medical-grade aluminum frame will never rust.
- DESIGNED IN THE USA by frontline healthcare professionals. Stocked and serviced in the USA. Ideal for the elderly, disabled, handicapped and seniors. Recommended by doctors, nurses, physical therapists and dementia care specialists. ***IMPORTANT- PLEASE BE CERTAIN TO CAREFULLY REVIEW PRODUCT DIMENSIONS IN THE THUMBNAIL IMAGE SECTION OF THE LISTING PRIOR TO ORDERING THIS ITEM TO MAKE SURE IT WILL PROPERLY FIT THE INTENDED USER AND THE INTENDED ENVIRONMENT.
Using a Toilet Rail at a Couch or Chair? No!
Do not use a toilet rail to help sitting or standing at a couch or chair, either. You can get devices specifically for help at couches and chairs that offer far more stability than a toilet rail can give you. Those devices use the weight of the couch or chair to give you stability.
- SAFE & EASY: NO installation, NO assembly, NO problem !! The medical seat lift assist, which can be attached to recliners for the elderly, is revolutionary. Simple up/down buttons will inflate/deflate the cushion steadily as you sit down and stand up.
- MOST CHAIR TYPES: For sitting on sofas, couches, standard chairs, armchairs and can even fit a non lifting recliner. The universal standup support device for seniors may free you of other help or assistance.
- PATENTED (No US10400907): Lifts adults up to weight of 120kg (265lbs) due to its 4 chambers inflating to various height levels - it is handy for the small or tall. Seniors will find it an indispensable help at home or outdoors.
- FOR EXTENDED SITTING PERIODS: Comfort is essential! Even when perfecting its ergonomic design to maintain steadiness, we made sure you feel like you are still sitting in your favourite place on the sofa (at level 0).
- PORTABLE, LIGHT-WEIGHT & WASHABLE: Weighs only 3kg (6.6lbs) including carrying bag with strap, battery and charger. The cushion seat cover is removable, and machine washable. Uplift yourself today!
- Seat Lift Assist : Ergonomic Safety grab bar provides balance and support for sitting and standing motions, help patient, elderly to stand up easily from most couches, chairs.
- Multifunction Handrail：Grab bar have 3 cushioned support handles aid for who need to sit down or rising from different seated positions. Special design for help rising from the floor and bend or crouch down to pick something up.
- Bed Rails For Elderly: Ideal standing handrail assist disable, seniors, elderly to get in and out of bed or stand and prevent them fall down.
- Sit to Stand Assistant : Rheumatoid arthritis patients, disability, seniors,pregnant, elderly, suffering from sciatica, knee replacement, prevent them from slip or fall down.
- Lightweight and Portable：Height-33 inch. This handicap grab bar is easily move to needed spots.Great for assist stand from toilet and helpful for doing gardening or household tasks.
- STAND UP WITH GREATER EASE: Providing safe, stable assistance, the Stand Assist by Vive allows individuals to rise from chairs, sofas and recliners with greater ease. The dual support handles create a stable foundation for pushing up to a standing position without twisting and turning, minimizing the risk of hazardous falls.
- EASY INSTALLATION: Fitting snugly around the base of secure cushions or beneath loose cushions, the stand assist can be used with any cushioned seat, including plush sofas, recliners and upholstered chairs.
- ADJUSTABLE FRAME: Constructed with a durable aluminum, the stand assist frame safely supports up to 300 pounds. Easy to assemble and adjust, the sleek black frame blends with most home decor for a discreet look.
- COMFORTABLY SOFT GRIP COVERS: Lightly padded with a soft foam, the stand assist handles provide a comfortable, yet secure grip for greater leverage and support.
- VIVE GUARANTEE: Lifetime guarantee so you can purchase now with confidence.
Can the Vive Toilet Rail Be a Tripping Hazard?
Properly placed, the Vive rail is not a tripping hazard. The front of the unit sits under the toilet, not where your feet will go.
If you look at the picture below, you can see that the girl’s feet reach past the tips of the toilet rail front feet. There is a small section of rail that is parallel with her feet. Users consistently say they do not have tripping issues with this design, and that makes sense. When you are sitting, the tip of the footing is parallel with the back of your feet. But once you are standing, the bowl prevents your feet from going back to where the rail feet sit.
How to Buy the Vive Toilet Rail
The Vive Toilet Rail is consistently 5-star rated for stability and strength. Click the button below to see it on Amazon.
- SIT AND STAND SAFELY: Supporting up to 300 pounds, the sturdy, stand alone toilet rail conveniently provides safety and security when sitting down or standing up in the bathroom. Perfect for the elderly, handicapped and for those recovering from injury or surgery, the rail prevents slips and falls for additional peace of mind.
- EASY TOOL-FREE ASSEMBLY: The freestanding toilet rail is easy to assemble: no tools required. Handles can also be easily removed for convenient storage. Lightweight and durable, the frame is corrosion resistant, perfect for long term use.
- COMFORTABLE NON SLIP HANDLES: Rail handles are padded with a soft foam for pain-free support. The foam padding creates a comfortable, non-slip surface for a secure grip when sitting or standing. Handles and frame are also easily cleaned by wiping down with a standard disinfectant solution.
- VERSATILE STANDALONE FRAME: Safety rail base is a wide 26.5”, easily fitting in smaller bathrooms. Freestanding safety rails can be used with standard and elongated toilets or at the sink or vanity. The bottom rails are 19” deep, adding tip-proof stability to the frame.
- VIVE LIFETIME GUARANTEE: Unconditional lifetime guarantee so you can purchase now with confidence
- Handles are adjustable and rotate back to allow a wide range of comfortable and secure positions
- Toilet rail with closed cell foam armrests provide a comfortable, secure grip | Great for elderly or adults post surgery
- Toilet safety frame adjusts in height from 26 to 31 inches to accommodate standard or elevated toilet seats | tool free assembly
- Easy to clean aluminum frame mounts securely onto bowl with adjustable bracket 18 to 24 inches
- Width adjustment between armrests: 8" - 24" | Overall depth: arm 16.75", at leg 12" | weight capacity: 300lbs
- Comes with convenient magazine rack
- Freestanding around toilet to fit both standard and elongated seat toilets
- Comes with padded armrests for added comfort
- Easy, tool free assembly
- Width Between Arms: 21"; Arm Height: 25.5"; Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
- SITTING & STANDING AID – This free-standing bathroom toilet safety frame rail provides a stable support for users to sit or rise from all commodes and toilets. Ideal for seniors, elderly, handicapped or those with arthritis, limited mobility and/or those recovering from injury/surgery. The Vaunn medical safety toilet rail prevents accidental slips or falls, common in the bathroom.
- DURABLE & STURDY SUPPORT – Our reliable ADA compliant toilet safety frame is engineered with bathroom safety mind. This high-strength and heavy duty toilet rail features metal steel frames to support the user’s weight up to 300 lbs. Anti-slip padded grab bars ensure a firm and secure grip.
- EASY TO USE – Works with all types of commodes and toilets (i.e. round, elongated toilet, single-piece etc.) Can also be used in other parts of the house (i.e. living room, kitchen, and bedroom.)
- ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT - The height of the medical toilet safety frame rail adjusts between 27.5” to 33” inches to accommodate the varying needs of its users. It will work on an RV toilet too
- NO TOOLS REQUIRED - No installation necessary. No added fixtures to adjust. Simply center Toilet Safety Frame around your existing toilet bowl. Additionally, the Vaunn toilet rail is portable and folds easily for storage and convenience.
