Walk-In Tubs for Aging in Place in Centennial

Aging in place, room by room

Staying in a long-time home is what most people want, and the bathroom is where that plan is most often tested. The questions to ask about a Centennial home are simple:

1. Is there a bedroom and full bath on the main level? If yes, that bath is usually the one to change. If the only full bath is upstairs, the plan may include a main-floor conversion.
2. Can you get in and out of the tub or shower without stepping over a high wall?
3. Can you wash sitting down?
4. Is there something solid to hold at every step?
5. If you fell, how would someone know?

The last question matters most for people who live alone.

Living alone: two Centennial supports worth knowing

A weekly call is not an emergency system. If you bathe alone, think about a wearable alert button or keeping a phone within reach of the tub, and tell someone when you are taking a bath.

Help with the house itself

Arapahoe County's Senior Resources programs include Homemaker help with light housekeeping and Chore Services for heavier tasks such as seasonal yard work, both subject to income guidelines. These do not remodel a bathroom, but they reduce the number of risky jobs you do yourself, such as cleaning a standard tub on your knees. Call 303-738-8080.

For aging services more broadly, DRCOG's Area Agency on Aging at 303-480-6700 serves Arapahoe County, and the City of Centennial's Community Resource Hub collects local options. Centennial also has a Senior Commission that advises City Council on older residents' concerns.

Picking the right fixture when you live alone

For many people who live alone and love a bath, a walk-in tub with a fast drain, heated seat and anti-scald valve is a good fit. For people prone to dizziness, a seated shower is often wiser. Our comparison guide goes further.

Centennial homes

Centennial is largely made up of established neighborhoods of single-family homes. Two-story and split-level layouts are common, so the delivery route often includes a staircase. We ask for photos of any turn on the way to the bathroom and check the bathroom door width early.

Permits: Centennial is its own city, and its building rules are separate from Denver's. Your installer handles permits where required.

A safety plan for bathing alone

A new fixture reduces risk; habits reduce it further. If you live alone, consider these:

• Bathe at a time of day when you feel steadiest, not late at night or right after taking a medicine that makes you drowsy.
• Keep a phone in a waterproof pouch or on a shelf you can reach from the seat, or wear an alert button rated for water.
• Let a friend or family member know your usual bath time, and check in afterward.
• Set the water temperature before you get in, and use the anti-scald limit.
• Sit to dry off and dress, rather than balancing on one foot.
• Keep a towel and robe within reach of the seat so you are not stepping onto a wet floor to get them.

Our fall prevention guide covers the CDC's broader advice, including medication reviews and balance exercise.

If family lives out of state, share this plan with them. A relative who knows your bath routine, and has the phone number of a neighbor with a key, adds a layer of safety that no fixture can.

Aging Safely Baths & More is based in Denver, has installed walk-in tubs and accessible showers since 2012, and completes most installations in a single day.

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Last reviewed 2026-10-10.