{"id":6045,"date":"2015-07-17T16:05:28","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T21:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?page_id=6045"},"modified":"2016-08-03T10:30:45","modified_gmt":"2016-08-03T15:30:45","slug":"premier-care-in-bathing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/senior-products\/walk-in-tubs-and-showers\/premier-care-in-bathing\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier Care in Bathing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Premier Care in Bathing<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6047\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care.png\" alt=\"Premier Care in Bathing\" width=\"398\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care.png 398w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care-350x127.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Avoiding falls in the bathroom is a concern for everyone, especially as we grow older. Traditional tubs and showers are designed for the average person and aren\u2019t ideal for people with mobility and balance issues. To allow seniors to safely live at home and retain their personal privacy longer, many companies offer adaptive tubs and showers that eliminate the need to step over shower thresholds or climb over tub sides to bathe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Premier Care in Bathing<\/strong> manufactures, sells, and installs walk-in bathtubs, easy-access showers, and other adaptive bathing equipment for home use. The company, founded in 1985, has its headquarters in South Daytona, Florida, and has its factory in Lexington, North Carolina. Premier Care showrooms are located in South Daytona, San Diego, and Indianapolis in the US. Canadian showrooms are located in Surrey, British Columbia, and Mississauga, Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s our review of Premier Care in Bathing. <em>We&#8217;d love to hear from you!<\/em> <strong><a href=\"#review\">Share your opinion by writing a review.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><b>Product Description<\/b>:<\/h3>\n<p>Premier Care offers 5 types of walk-in tubs, 3 styles of easy-access showers, and an array of accessible bathroom sinks, wall-mounted support rails and grab bars, and easy to clean composite bead board for bathroom walls. Among the tub options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tub\/shower combination models<\/em> that can replace a traditional soaking tub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Powered bathtubs<\/em> for those who cannot use a traditional or walk-in tub, featuring a mechanized chair lift or an automated tub seat that raises and lowers for entry and exit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact and oversized walk-in tubs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <em>Blue Spring series of tubs<\/em> outfitted with spa features such as heated and reclined seats, roomier soaking areas, air-jet massage, and other perks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6048\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care2.jpg\" alt=\"Premier Care in Bathing\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care2-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6049\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care4.jpg\" alt=\"Premier Care in Bathing\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care4.jpg 400w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care4-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Pros<\/b>:<\/h3>\n<p>Shoppers who live in or near Premier Care showrooms can see the company\u2019s products firsthand before they make a decision. Premier Care\u2019s products have earned the Arthritis Foundation\u2019s Ease of Use commendation. The company offers a discount program for military veterans.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-6050 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care1-150x150.png\" alt=\"Arthritis Foundation Ease of Use Badge\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Premier-Care1.png 337w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cons<\/b>:<\/h3>\n<p>The Better Business Bureau, which gives the company an overall rating of<strong> B+<\/strong> as of July 2015, reports that the company and the state of Minnesota entered a Consent Cease and Desist Order in 2013 to settle allegations of unlicensed plumbing installation by the company or its employees. Customers may wish to confirm that installers are properly licensed before making a purchase.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Fine print<\/b>:<\/h3>\n<p>The watertight door seals on Premier Care tubs carry a lifetime warranty against leaks. The bath frame and shell construction carry a 10-year warranty. Shower trays and walls also carry a 10-year warranty. Other items\u2014mechanical parts, accessories, fixtures, and shower doors\u2014are warrantied for one year for parts and labor.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Cost<\/b>:<\/h3>\n<p>Prices are not listed on the Premier Care website. The company writes a bid for each project based on the customer\u2019s needs, design consideration, and installation costs. In general, walk-in tubs themselves cost between <strong>$2,000<\/strong> and <strong>$10,000<\/strong>, depending on the size and features included. Installation and a larger water heater, if needed, can add several thousand dollars to the cost of the project.<\/p>\n<p>Premier Care offers financing plans for purchases through partner banks. Premier Care\u2019s offer of monthly payments as low as <strong>$150<\/strong> is for customers with credit approval who pay 1\/3 of the total down and pay installments for up to 120 months at a 9.9% annual percentage rate.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"review\"><b>Best for&#8230;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Seniors with mobility and safety concerns who want to remain in their home as long as possible; seniors and families who feel comfortable arranging and overseeing a bathroom renovation project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Premier Care in Bathing Avoiding falls in the bathroom is a concern for everyone, especially as we grow older. Traditional tubs and showers are designed for the average person and aren\u2019t ideal for people with mobility and balance issues. 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