Toilet Safety Rails, Adjustable and Detachable Toilet Safety Frame with Handles for Elderly, Handicap, or Disabled, Heavy-Duty Non-Slip Bathroom Grab Bar, with Padded Handles and Aluminum Frame

Amazon offers two different free standing safety rails. I originally ordered the less expensive ($32) one. I received and tried to assemble the cheaper of the two, but it had a manufacturers defect. The holes in the metal legs had been bored a tad too large and you could not secure the wing nut screws and the screws were too short to secure them with a nut. Replacement of the screws was not an option. So Amazing Amazon sent me a replacement--same problem. And then another, same problem. Upshot is I changed my order to this one. Different manufacturer and a little different style. Well folks, let me tell you right out of the box the difference in quality was not only apparent but was amazing. The safety rail went together seamlessly. Even for a 75 year old lady with arthritis, I had it together in less than 10 minutes. This Safety rail can be used in the shower, at the bathroom sink or on the commode. I am using it even in the kitchen. I do have a walker but the safety rail is not prone to move if I stumble (which by design a walker does). It is a blessing to help me keep my independence. Also, at the commode, you can easily raise and lower the seat and lid without having to move the safety rail, This rail is STRONG AND STURDY. The only thing I would change if I could would be to make it about 1 1/2 inches wider so it would fit around the commode shelves. The safety rail will work with the shelves, but with the shelves, the rail won't fit flush with the commode tank. There is a gap of about an inch between the tank and the safety rail's cross bar when the commode shelves are in place. On my particular commode this prevents me from being able to lower the commode lid. Still I give this a resounding 5 star revue. Take my advice and just go ahead and order the Carex Safety Rail to begin with. The material from which it is made is heavier, the hardware is better quality and the overall design is better thought out. It is far superior to the other Amazon offering! I guess it comes back to the old saw--You get what you pay for. And thank goodness for Amazing Amazon for genuine customer service!

My sister recently experienced a health challenge that means she now needs extra assistance when using the toilet. This frame is the perfect safety device that enables her to sit/stand with greater confidence and stability when she needs to use the toilet. This frame helps her keep some of her independence and confidence. The frame is easy to assemble and install. For those who are reluctant to install something more permanent in the bathroom, this may be an excellent solution! No holes to drill, and no bolts to attach anywhere in the bathroom. Just place the frame over the toilet and put it to use. And... the frame will not interfere with opening/closing the toilet seat lid (even self-closing lids). The Carex may also be helpful if you're taking a road trip and staying at an hotel or motel: no need to disassemble it. The frame can fold flat and be popped in the back of your car. Some medical appliances like this frame are very pricey and health care insurance plans often don't cover such appliances. While the Carex frame is not covered by my sister's policy, it is well-priced and reasonably affordable.

This was used to help someone with very limited mobility (Parkinson's) transfer between toilet and wheelchair. It works pretty well for this purpose. Before this we had a frame that looks similar but had a built-in toilet seat; the seat was quite uncomfortable. This device lets you use the toilet seat your toilet already has, much more comfy. Assembly: Pretty easy to assemble. No tools required. Does require some hand dexterity, so if you have arthritis or similar you may need help. I have full manual dexterity and it took me less than 10 minutes to assemble. Installation takes 30 seconds: you just place it over the the toilet. Stability: Very stable for just standing up and down, like if you have knee troubles. Our usage was for someone who is able to stand in a limited way for a few seconds. As long as he is careful to push himself to standing using the wheelchair arms and take two steps to turn so he is oriented over the toilet seat to sit down. It is NOT stable enough to handle him pulling on it sideways in order to haul himself to a standing position (that is, using it like a grab bar). This might be obvious, but he did fall once trying to do this, so just wanted to give his warning. He uses is successfully now in conjunction with a proper grab bar. Durability: it seems pretty durable but it's only been in use for a few weeks. It does wiggle a bit because the assembly isn't as snug as it could be, but that doesn't seem to be a real problem in use.

I was taking my 91-year old mom with me on a trip up to Cambria, CA. I realized, a few days before we were to leave, that she would have difficulty sitting on a hotel toilet (staying at a small hotel with their one ADA room already booked)! I read the reviews of this brand, and another cheaper one, but I’m glad I went with this one! It was easy to assemble and folded small to pack into the trunk of my car. I found it to be sturdy and I liked it because it didn’t stick out too much which allowed room for my mom’s walker to be in the bathroom with her. I liked the padded bars and the rubber feet on the legs. Although I too had problems with the lock stoppers (?) popping off a few times. After looking at the picture on Amazon, I realized I was putting them in on the inside instead of the outside of the folding part (dark metal). I’ll try again when we need to take it with us on another trip, but I’ll also bring duct tape to tape them in place when it needs to be in a “locked” position. Not a big issue since only one or two would pop off. My biggest worry was that I would pack it up and not check that I had all four locks! I placed a small bag on a large caliber and attached it so I had somewhere to place the locks when it wasn’t in use. It would be nice if there was somewhere on this item that you could stick the locks for storing when not needed. The bag was the best solution I could come up with. Overall, I’d recommend this brand.

First experience with a safety rail like this. Easy to put together and no tools needed. My tip is to look at both sides of the legs before committing to which side you put the her bolts in - they shaped the holes on one side of the pole in the hex shape so it's clear but you may miss it if you're rushing. My mom was able to get up from the toilet easier since this gives her leverage on both sides of her body. It was sturdy as she got up. Happy with this purchase!

Great product and peace of mind. My mother, in her 80's got sick and lost quite a bit of strength and balance during her illness. I was afraid she'd fall getting off the toilet. We didn't want the type that attaches to the toilet, in fear that if she lost balance it could put stress on the toilet rocking it off it's seal. So...this is a great option. It's Adjustable and VERY sturdy. She found it so helpful that we ordered a 2nd one for the other bathroom. It's also nice that it just lifts out for cleaning. She is a bit self conscious, and wanted it to be removable from 1/2 bath during family gatherings. Contrary to a couple reviewers who indicated that they had issues with the lid staying up...we had NO problem with this. We recently changed her toilets to low-flow, prior to getting the Carex Safety Rail; but they look like a regular toilet. The Carex rail is made with 1 inch metal tubing, so you would need to have at least 1" plus the depth of your cover & seat for the seat to stay upright. We have 4.5 inches between the front of the tank and the back of the cover/seat. In our case, our seat & cover are a total of 2.25 inches thick. So, 1 (pipe thickness) + 2.25 (seat/cover thickness) = 3.25; which means we have plenty of room. Because the review about the seat turned out to be an unwarranted concern I had, I've attached some pictures, to show you what it looks like with seat up or down. LOL! I can't believe I am posting pictures of my mother's toilet. LOL! Someone asked if it was foldable for traveling....No, it is not foldable; however, there are just 4 clips that hold it together as a study frame; they are easily removable; just make sure you put them in a ziplock and tape them to the frame; otherwise you could be "up the creek without a paddle" when you want to reassemble it. I highly recommend the Carex Bathroom Safety Rail...the stand-alone product; not any that attach to the toilet bowl.

So I want to love this product, but I can’t quite do it. Our purpose: movable toilet rails that we can put in place for my elderly mom—who has Parkinson’s, when she comes over, but still remove from the small bathroom my young children share. The good: very heavy pipe and very stable feet. Nicely height-adjustable. Very fair price. Will get the job done. Fits in our narrow/confined bathroom, and when we don’t need it, can hide in the adjacent bathtub. The bad: It’s pretty narrow—my mid-40’s mom booty who wears a size 14 pants just about fits between the handles. This could be tricky for folks with limited mobility and a…ah… wider profile. It doesn’t actually fold flat for storage—comes with clips that keep it locked into the U-shape. Which is probably good, but the clips are really tough to get in place and I can’t see myself removing them, not losing them, and then replacing them if I want to fold it flat. Finally: there is NO WAY my disabled mom or even elderly-but-still-feisty dad could have assembled this. I needed the rubber mallet technology to get holes to line up or pins/screws in place. It was a ridiculous wrestle for what amounted to four pin-clips and four screws. So. A good option, but maybe not for your application?

Good quality

Se instala super fácil y es ajustable. Quedó perfecto en mi baño. Le ayuda mucho a mi mamá.

There is attached a bidet on the toilet and the rail can be adjusted to suit

Very easy to assemble, helped my elderly mother as support

Used these safety rails post-hip replacement. Easy to assemble. It does not attach to the toilet so can be moved between bathrooms if needed. Very sturdy...I never felt unsafe using them. Easy to clean.

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