Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills & Cave Creek
Stay in the home you love, and keep the bathroom beautiful.
A walk-in tub or curbless shower can look like it belongs in a fine Scottsdale bathroom, not a hospital. Here is how to plan one that is safe and still feels like yours.
Direct answer: Walk In Tubs Arizona, an Aging Safely Baths company, installs walk-in soaking tubs and curbless roll-in showers in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and Cave Creek, with finishes chosen to suit your bathroom. Many installs take as little as one day, or we deliver supply-only for your own designer and contractor. Quotes are free and written, with no in-home sales pitch. Call 1-888-779-2284.
Aging in place, beautifully
You chose this home for a reason
Maybe it is the view of Camelback Mountain or the McDowells. Maybe it is the patio where the grandkids swim, or the bathroom you remodeled just the way you wanted. Whatever the reason, most people want to stay right where they are. An AARP survey found that 76% of adults 50 and older want to stay in their current home.
The worry we hear most in Scottsdale is not cost. It is looks. People fear that a safer bathroom will feel clinical, with chrome rails and white plastic where marble used to be. It does not have to.
A walk-in tub or curbless shower can be planned like any other part of a fine bathroom: chosen for its lines, its color and its finish, and placed where it makes sense.
The safest bathroom is the one you will actually use every day, so it should feel like yours.
Design choices
Four ways to make safety look intentional
Small decisions make a big difference in how a walk-in tub or shower looks in a finished bathroom.
Match your metal finishes
Faucets, handheld showerheads and grab bars come in several finishes. Matching them to your cabinet pulls and light fixtures makes the whole room feel planned.
Choose grab bars that look like towel bars
Many grab bars are made to look like decor. Placed well, they do double duty, and guests will not know they are there for safety.
Pick a tub color that fits
Walk-in tubs come in more than one color. A warm white or biscuit shade can blend with desert stone and cream tile better than bright white.
Finish the surround
Tile, stone or solid panels around the tub make it look built in. Your designer can match what you already have.
The soak
A walk-in tub can be a true soaking tub
A walk-in tub is deeper than most standard tubs, and you sit upright on a built-in seat, so the water reaches your shoulders. For many people that deep, warm soak is the best part of the day.
Hydrotherapy models add air jets, water jets or both. Many people find warm water and jets soothing for sore joints and tired muscles. Some models add a heated seat or backrest, so you stay warm while the tub fills and drains. Ask your doctor first about heat, blood pressure and circulation.
If you want comfort and polish together, take a look at the Ella's Bubbles line of soaking and hydrotherapy tubs. Our full walk-in tub guide explains seats, doors and jet types in plain language.
Around Scottsdale
Different neighborhoods, different bathrooms
Condos to custom homes
Old Town condos often have compact bathrooms and elevator access. McCormick Ranch and North Scottsdale homes tend to have more room to work.
Large primary suites
Big bathrooms can fit a walk-in tub and a curbless shower together, which is handy when two people bathe differently.
Hillside homes
Many homes are built on slopes, with steps at the entry. We plan the path for carrying the tub in.
Desert properties
Long drives and gravel roads are common. We confirm access for the delivery truck ahead of time.
The modern option
Curbless showers suit the Scottsdale look
Large-format tile, frameless glass and no curb to step over: that is a modern bathroom, and it is also a safe one. A roll-in or curbless shower lets you walk in, or roll in, with nothing to trip on. Add a fold-down teak-style seat, a handheld showerhead on a slide bar and a grab bar that matches your faucets.
Prefabricated shower bases from Bestbath, made in the USA, and ANZZI give you a sloped, watertight floor. Your tile setter can then finish the walls to match the rest of the room.
Two people, two needs? If one of you loves to soak and the other needs to sit while showering, a larger bathroom can hold both. Our Fit Check helps each of you see what fits.
Working with your team
Already have a designer? We fit in
- We ship walk-in tubs and shower kits supply-only to your home on a date your contractor picks
- We share spec sheets, rough-in sizes and door swing details with your designer
- Your contractor must hold an Arizona ROC license, which you can check online in a minute
- If you would rather we handle it, our factory-certified installers do the full job, often in as little as one day
- Every quote is free and in writing, and no one comes to give a sales presentation
Read about full installation or supply-only delivery. For price ranges, see what a walk-in tub costs. Your free written quote shows every cost up front, and design upgrades like custom tile are priced separately in your quote. Living near the city? Our Phoenix page covers central Valley homes.
Before you buy
Questions worth asking any walk-in tub company
A beautiful brochure tells you little about how a tub will feel in your bathroom years from now. Whoever you talk to, including us, these questions help you compare honestly:
- Does the door open inward or outward, and which works better in my room?
- How high is the seat, and can I stand up from it without pushing hard?
- How long does the tub take to fill and to drain?
- Are the jets air, water or both, and how are they cleaned in hard water?
- What finishes and colors are available for the tub and the trim?
- Who installs it, and what is their Arizona ROC license number?
- Is the quote in writing, with every item listed?
Hard water, even here
Fine finishes need care
Scottsdale water is hard, like most of the Valley. White mineral spots show up fast on dark tile, glass and matte black fixtures. A water softener, a squeegee for the glass and a soft cloth for the tub door seal keep a design-forward bathroom looking new. Air jets and a cleaning cycle protect the tub's inner parts. Read our hard water care guide for the details.
FAQ
Scottsdale walk-in tub questions
Can a walk-in tub match the finishes in my Scottsdale bathroom?
Often, yes. Many walk-in tubs come in more than one color, and faucets and grab bars come in finishes like brushed nickel, chrome and oil-rubbed bronze. Send us photos of your bathroom and we will suggest models and trims that blend in.
Can my own interior designer or remodeler install the tub?
Yes. We can ship the walk-in tub or shower supply-only to your home and share specs with your designer and your ROC-licensed contractor. That works well when the tub is part of a larger bathroom remodel.
Is a walk-in tub a good fit for a large primary suite in Paradise Valley?
It can be. In a big bathroom, many people keep the walk-in tub as the soaking spot and add a curbless shower nearby. The key is to plan the path between them, with grab bars and a non-slip floor.
What should I ask my doctor before using a hydrotherapy walk-in tub?
Ask whether warm baths are safe for you, how warm the water should be and how long you should soak. Heat can affect blood pressure and circulation. Many people find warm water and jets soothing, but your doctor knows your health best.
Do you serve Cave Creek and Fountain Hills, or only Scottsdale proper?
We serve all of them, and every other part of Arizona. Homes farther out, like in Cave Creek or Rio Verde, just take a little more planning for delivery day, and we confirm the timing with you in advance.
Will a curbless shower look out of place in a Scottsdale home?
Usually the opposite. Curbless showers with large tiles and glass are a popular modern design. Built with a slight slope, a linear drain and a fold-down seat, they look sleek and are easy to roll or walk into.
Bathe safely again, without leaving home.
Get a free, no-pressure Arizona quote for a walk-in tub or roll-in shower, installed or supply-only.