Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The typical range for walk-in tub installation is $1,500 to $12,000, with a national average of $4,000. The most significant cost ...

Replacing an existing tub or shower with a walk-in tub is a home upgrade that can be worthwhile for older adults or anyone with mobility issues, but it’s not as simple as swapping one tub for another.

Dear Savvy Senior: Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to use. What can you tell me about walk-in tubs? — Old and Achy Dear ...