Intended Use

• Walk-in bathtubs are intended for people with disabilities as well as the self-sufficient elderly, but anyone can use them.
  
  

Additional Features

• There are a number of extra features that you can order for your walk-in bathtub, including hydrotherapy jets, hand-held shower heads and safety rails.
  
  

Cost

• Walk-in bathtubs are only slightly more expensive than regular bathtubs, and after installation they will cost between $4,000 and $5000. However, fully featured models can cost as much as $15,000.
  
  

Cleaning

• Keeping up a walk-in tub is just as important as keeping a regular tub clean, and you will have to use a bath and tile cleaner at least once a week to keep the tub free of grime and mildew. Alternately, there is a self-cleaning feature you can add on to your walk-in tub purchase.
  
  

Discounts

• If you belong to a senior citizens group like AARP, you may be eligible for a discount on your tub. Make sure to ask about it when you are comparing prices.