4-in-1 Bedside Commode Wheelchair with Detachable Bucket

I'm not a verified purchaser because my sister made the purchase back in October 2022 for our dad who has right side paralysis from a stroke. He's been using this shower wheelchair now daily and he prefers this as his commode - we got rid of the Medicare-covered one which he hated. The seat's a little small and uncomfortable, but this was the only shower wheelchair that would fit in his ShowerBay shower unit and also has arms that can be lifted out of the way. It's worked great - though it does seem a little rickety, it's actually quite sturdy. Two things about it: 1) If you're wheeling a person and happen to try to lift up on the back of the chair, the whole back piece comes up in your hands! When wheeling it over a threshold, it's only natural to try to lift up on the chair back, but that's a no-no. You just need to have enough speed to get over threshold moldings and take ramps slowly (we have a small ramp down to the shower room). 2) Just this week a freak thing happened (see photos). One of the leg pins that secures the wheel shaft to the chair leg popped off. We don't know how it happened as the pins are quite well-secured by a round clip that mostly surrounds the pole of the chair leg. But somehow or other, one of them popped off without the aide knowing it and so the wheel shaft retracted up into the hollow chair leg (see photo) and the wheel (though locked) was up off the ground when the aide was transferring my dad to the chair. As the chair fell over when the aide lowered my dad onto it, thankfully the aide was able to quickly recover and hold my dad up again until another person in the house could come to help. The chair was fixed quickly and we don't understand how that clip could have come off, but it did. So now we have put electrical tape around ALL of those chair leg clips to ensure none of them will pop off. Still, it's been over a year of using this chair and this is the first time something like this has happened, so we're overall very happy with this shower-commode wheelchair. BTW, the way we use the bucket on the commode: the design allows us to squeeze the bucket and pop it off the rails to remove it when my dad has finished his business and it allows us then to clean him and fully bathe him (sponge bath) while he is still sitting in the shower wheelchair, or to then wheel him into the shower for more thorough washing without having to lift him up to remove the bucket. I don't think that's what the manufacturers had had in mind, but it works for us as we are often a one-person operation, so there's not a second person available to help remove the bucket if my dad were lifted up off the chair for a moment to do so. The one plastic railing (for the bucket) broke at one point - seems like an aide who didn't know what they were doing must have forced it in some strange way - but we were able to do a makeshift repair to it and it's held up okay.

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Our son had extensive orthopedic surgery with required the casting of both legs. We needed a chair that could easily transport him back and forth from his bedroom to the bathroom. This chair provided the functionality as both a wheelchair transport chair, and commode when needed. This is a super solid chair that’s actually quite easy to assemble. As with everything, I made a few small errors, but was able to correct them quickly. The assembly instructions were simple to follow with visual aids printed. The chair has some very solid components, especially the steel alloy tubing. Our preference for the seating was this large square cushion is a flat and thick without the cut outs for the toilet seat. The toilet section has it is own padded cushion that is tear resistant and can be wiped down with anti-bacterial wipes for cleaning. The cushion is designed to be used in the shower if necessary. Our son is slightly under 100 pounds but this version is rated for persons up to 250 pounds. I have used this seat when sitting with him while he is resting in his bed recovering. The seat is nice and wide, enough to accommodate a heavier wider person. The rear wheels include brakes that lock into place to keep the chair from unintended rolling. The commode can have the lid on or off. The liners that we purchased separately from this chair fit the commode with no issues. Having liners helps with sanitization and keeping this chair as sterile as possible. I am impressed with the versatility. It works great at the bedside, but can also roll over the bathroom toilet. Because the wheels all move like independent casterers, the maneuverability is awesome. Especially in the bathroom. No need for 5 point turns. The arms are sturdy. Even though they are able to be raised and lowered, there’s an additional bar for added support so an individual can use these to boost themselves without it collapsing.

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I have been searching for a reasonable priced shower chair for some time. Value is important as well as function. So far this one has met our needs. My husband weighs 226 pounds & needs help with transfers with the use of a gait belt. The only change I see that would be helpful is where the leg rests attach on the chair. There is an edge at the insertion that is sharp & could be harmful to the legs. I am using a wash cloth to cover until he slides to the seat. But all in all he says getting a shower is “wonderful”.

This wheelchair is perfect for those who need it. With smooth-rolling wheels, it\'s easy to maneuver, providing convenience for everyday tasks like going to the restroom. It offers a comfortable and efficient solution for individuals with limited mobility, ensuring they can move around with ease. Additionally, it\'s easy to clean, making maintenance hassle-free.

This was the best purchase we could have made while taking care of my mother. Great quality and easy to use.