Staying in your own home takes more than a safe bathroom. These are the programs and organizations we send our own customers to. Every one is real, national, and free to contact.
Money for home modifications
- VA HISA grant (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) — for veterans with a service-connected or non-service-connected disability. Covers bathroom access work like roll in showers and grab bars. How HISA works and what it typically covers →
- VA SAH / SHA grants — larger grants for severely disabled veterans. Apply through VA.gov.
- Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers — many states pay for accessibility modifications so people can stay out of nursing homes. Ask your state Medicaid office or your Area Agency on Aging.
- USDA Section 504 Home Repair program — grants up to $10,000 for homeowners 62+ in rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. USDA Rural Development →
- Rebuilding Together — a national nonprofit that does free safety modifications for low-income seniors and veterans through local affiliates. rebuildingtogether.org
- Medicare — Original Medicare generally does not pay for walk in tubs, but some Medicare Advantage plans include a home-safety allowance. Read the honest Medicare page →
- Financing — monthly payments through Aging Safely Baths, plus veteran and senior discounts. Financing options →
Find local help
- Eldercare Locator — 1-800-677-1116, a free government service that connects you to your Area Agency on Aging, in-home help, transportation and caregiver support. eldercare.acl.gov
- BenefitsCheckUp by the National Council on Aging — a free screening tool that finds benefits you qualify for. benefitscheckup.org
- AARP HomeFit Guide — a free room-by-room guide to making a house work for aging in place. AARP HomeFit
- Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) — remodelers trained by the National Association of Home Builders. NAHB CAPS directory
Health and fall prevention
- CDC STEADI — the fall-prevention program doctors use; free checklists for your home. cdc.gov/steadi
- Arthritis Foundation — arthritis.org · American Diabetes Association — diabetes.org (neuropathy and balance are the two biggest reasons our customers switch to a walk in tub or roll in shower)
- National Institute on Aging — plain-language guides on bathroom safety and aging in place. nia.nih.gov
Free guides on this site
- Walk In Tub Guide
- Roll In Shower Guide
- Aging-in-place bathroom planner and 10-year safety checklist
- Bathroom safety tips for seniors
- Get a virtual estimate from a photo
Need a human to help you sort through it? Call 1-888-779-2284. We do this every day and there is no charge for the conversation.