Stander Security Pole and Curve Grab Bar, Elderly Tension Mounted Floor to Ceiling Transfer Pole, Bathroom Safety Assist and Stability Rail, Iceberg White (Eligible for VAT Relief in The UK)
| Weight: | 9.07 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Stander |
| Origin: | China |
Exceptionally sturdy: Considering how easy it was to install and remove, I was a little worried about putting my full weight on this pole, however it holds my 185cm frame without a bit of wobble. The swivelling grab bar is an excellent feature that really extends the functionality & security of this equipment; as noted by another autoimmune disease patient, when positioned by a shower/tub door, it almost replaces a shower grab bar.
Price: While a tad on the expensive side, when compared to other floor-to-ceiling poles the Stander is practically a budget item. I’ve needed some type of stabilizer in my bathroom for a few years, but it took my recovery from a broken knee to make me finally install something. This pole makes me wonder why I waited so long. If and when it comes to it, I won’t hesitate to order another for my living space.
My brother and I were able to assemble and install the security pole in a short time. We didn’t do a permanent installation, not knowing if my parents would like it, and it holds firm with the tension control. My parents say they are happy with how it makes it easier to maneuver in the restroom.
My dad weigh 220 lb and this pole did not budge when he used it to raise or lower himself in the bathroom. He loved that the hand grip could be adjusted as well. Highly recommend. Make sure to follow directions in putting it up.
We bought this for my 95 yr old father who moved in with us. We have 10 ft ceilings and this works so good for him to get out of bed. We also bought one for the living room where he spends most of the day in a reclining sofa .. it has been a “Godsend” for helping him get up from a sitting position!!!
Was sceptical about the sturdiness of the product but was pleasantly surprised. Took less than 10 mins to put together and seems solid thus far even with a popcorn ceiling. Would rate it higher but have only had it for one day.
We purchased this for our 93 year old neighbor that kept falling when trying to get out of bed. He absolutely loves this pole as he is able to grasp it and pull himself up so he can swing his legs over the side of the bed. He has not fallen since it was installed. It is a Godsend and we are so happy to have our neighbor safe in his own home!
This is my 6th purchase of this product. My husband has Parkinson’s and these grab bars help immensely. I can place them where he needs them and the grab handle can be moved about as needed in the circumstance. They compression-fit, so no drilling into the floor or ceiling is required. (Every few months I may have to tighten them, so I imagine that I might eventually crack the ceiling, but that will not be a big repair.) I highly recommend.
I would give this pole 10 stars! I have had multiple joint replacements shoulders, elbows. From time to time struggle getting up from bed. Now it is so easy. The pole is beside my bed and the curves or loops are adjustable in that you can position them around the pole. Front to back side to side whatever is the best for you. Wish I had this a long time ago.
Purchased 2 of the Stander Security bars for my home. My mom is disabled due to a stroke. We installed one in bathroom and one in her bedroom next to her bed. She can now transfer from
Wheelchair to bed and bathroom time is now much easier for her. We’ve had them over a year now and haven’t had one problem with the bars. They stay in place and without them she wouldn’t be able to stand. Great Product hands down.
We had never needed this floor to ceiling assistive device in our 40′ Class A motor home. But when we downsized to a 25′ Class B, even an elevated commode was not enough to help us rise to a stand. The walls of the bathroom are not sturdy enough to attach a grab bar. My husband wisely chose this Stander Security Pole as the best option he could find. The pole installed easily after some fussing with the exact placement in the bathroom for optimal and safe use. It helps us rise from the commode and also provides stability when used to get in and out of the shower. The installation is very secure and the pole and attachments are very sturdy. We encourage those with unique layouts to consider using this product.
Very stable and provides the safety support where needed. It is more expensive that a simple hand rail but it does not need to be permanently mounted, so no drilling through tiles or tub wall. It will assist at getting in and out of a chair or recliner or toilet. Prevents falls in shower and aids in stepping into a bath tub. I installed several of these units to give support after I fell and broke my hip. Easy to install I even put one on some steps that had no handrail. If you feel like you need additional stability they do provide holes on the base and ceiling brace so you can install screws if you think you need them, once I had it in place and increased the tension adjustment I reall did not think I need the screws, it was very stable, I could not pull it down. Hope this helps someone.
AWESOME!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ITEM!!!
I have bought 3 of these in the last 4 years. First for my elderly mom, that was 89 at the time. We put it by the easy chair. Then she was so pleased with it, she decided she could really use one by the toilet. Then I rented my house to a men who had only one leg, so I bought him one, and it was so helpful for him to get in and out of the bathtub!! Since then my mom passed away, but now my dad is using the 2 poles my mom was using, and I am about to buy another one. So there will be one by the easy chair, one in the master bathroom, and one in the guest bathroom. The pole is prefect for any height. My mom was 5′ 2″ and my dad is 6′ 1″. The pole can be quickly and easily moved to a different location. If an elderly person fell, and was having a hard time getting up, you could move the pole right over to where they fell. So they can use the pole and grip, and you to help them get up. The is a must have for an elderly person!!!
Quality product suitable for installation in places with enough room for a person to walk all the way around it. It didn’t work for our teeney tiny bathroom. Manufascturer recommeds having enough room to walk all the way around it to ensure no one could ever get wedged in behind the pole. Something to consider if someone has dementia. Works for places without rugs or risers. Need strong floor and ceiling for the tension-rod to adhere securely.
Excellent product at a good price.
was pleasantly surprised–got it together and working in no time–real quality product, very sturdy
Wow… wish I had purchased this a long time ago. Thought because pole wasn’t permanent, was a tension rod that it wouldn’t be secure enough. Well was I ever wrong! This pole is unbelievably sturdy, durable and above all helpful. We have ours positioned for toileting and it has been a real game changer. Mom feels safer and my back feels better, too! Thank You!!
These poles have been great for my wife who has lost much use of the left side of her body. The poles provide a very solid support and grab bar, even without screwing them in (we have only used the tension feature, not the included screws which would clearly provide even greater security). She is able to pull herself from her wheelchair to standing without worrying, and likes the variety of hand placements afforded by the “B” shaped rotating grab bar. The B-bar locks into position every 45 degrees, so depending on the angles can be adjusted. The only limitation is that the B bar does not extend very far from the central pole, so it only provides support in a limited radius. Otherwise she feels very secure using it. We are up to three of them now, and may add a fourth!
Easy to install, very sturdy. I have 7 in the house for my nearly blind arthritic uncle and he’s like a monkey, swinging from pole to pole! He’s thrilled to be maintaining his independence.
My husband is elderly and was having difficulty getting up off the toilet. He had been using an open cabinet door as a support, and I was so afraid he would break the door off the hinges. After some research, I found this pole, and it is perfect for him getting up. I tried to install it myself, but at 75, I found it difficult. However, my son was able to do it in a snap. The perfect solution. Love the way the top is constructed, so it won’t damage the ceiling. LOVE IT
This has been a huge help when my father gets up from the bed. My husband made sure he measured out from the wall so he would have the top part against studs in the ceiling. It has been very sturdy and has given my father a sense of security. It also is a help for him to get back in the bed. The ability to be able to swing the grab section out of the way has also been a help
Bought this for my elderly parents living with us, but had to put in our bathroom shower. This pole was somewhat easy to install. it does require two people to put up.
once up it hasn’t moved! we were not able to secure the bottom of the poll with screws to the floor because of the pebble stone floor we have, but it hasn’t moved! everyone uses it and loves it! would recommend to anyone. it will not work that well in a regular tub.
My husband had this installed in the bathroom in 30 minutes time. It is so helpful and give me an added security for bathroom transfers. It is working so well I just ordered a second one. The handle moves around the bar and clicks into place which is really nice. I simply click pull the knob and twist the handle on days when I need a bit of extra security getting up or down. I’ve been disabled and ina wheelchair since 1985 and now that I’m retired and the years are adding up it’s nice to find something quick and easy to help out for day to day living.
I bought two of these poles for my mother who is wheelchair bound and has trouble standing to transfer. The installation was pretty simple since she had a wooden floor and standard height ceiling. You do need a stud finder so you can secure to ceiling joists. You will have to drill holes in the floor amd ceiling. The unit itself goes together easily and feels substantial. The rotating “S” handle in the middle is what really makes this a valuable aid to standing. It locks in several predetermined positions and is easily adjusted. My mother quickly developed a transfer routine where she sets the handle one direction to pull herself up and then while standing changes the angle which allows her to turn and lower herself into her wheelchair. I waited a while to do the review to see how it worked. There have been no problems ….in fact my mother loves it. Recently she had some in home physical therapy and the therapist commented the design of the pole was one of the best she had seen in a home situation. This pole was a game changer for Mom and was easy enough to install that I could do it myself in an hour.
Bought this for my stroke survivor mom, who needs assistance getting up from her recliner. Installed this next to the recliner, and now she can get herself up and out of the chair. Total game changer, and no longer need to worry about having an aide next to her every time she wants to stand up. Product is well made and installed with basic tools in 30 minutes. Easy five stars.
Ihaave hadproblems getting out of bed for 3 years. New knee replacement did not stopmy foot from slipping and I had fell out of bed and had to call emt to get me up from the floor because my husband has had 4 surgeries the past 3 years and couldn’t lift me. The pole took some effort toinstall because my ceiling had a coffer design and that means the area we needed to install to was only sheet rock and no 2x 4’s. My sons figured out the wasy to reinforce the coffer and install and that pole is a wonderful item. I can get up in a hurry to make a mid night or morning run for the bathroom and no one has to worry about me falling anymore. I feel so much more secure.
I purchased this for a guy I take care of with MS. He can barely stand on his own, just enough that I can push his power wheelchair under him. Then he can travel through the house on his own. This adjustable pole makes it much easier for him to grab onto it while standing up or sitting down. It’s basically a big tension bar. It extends upward, proving clamping pressure onto the floor and the ceiling. It is very secure! You don’t screw or bolt it to the floor or ceiling, so there’s no damage to the drywall or hardwood floors. That means that you can fine tune its location based on your needs, and even move it around at will.
Right now mine has a problem with the pin that locks the adjustable handle. I just notified them, Stander, of this issue and will add information on how they deal it ASAP.
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UPDATE TO MY REVIEW!
As I said this is one of the best purchases I’ve ever! I had a problem with the locking pin, I notified Stander of the problem, gave them the info on what was broken and the lot number, in about a week I had a whole new pole! The pole and Stander Inc. are both OUTSTANDING!
I installed it next to my 90 year old mom’s bed side. She said it helped her a lot getting up from the bed. It is very stable and will not move out of place. I was surprised it came in a very long box. Airline would not let me check it in the baggage. Took pieces out of the box and put them an in a ski bag. Don’t plan on travelling with it.
Since August 2018 my mother has lost her mobility and is now wheelchair bound. At 102 years old she has lost most of her upper body and leg strength and getting her up and down became very difficult and I needed some way to solve the problem. I found this transfer pole and decided it was the best way to help her but there was still no guarantee it would work. We installed the pole in the bathroom next to the toilet so she could pull herself up from the wheelchair and we could transfer her. It took some trial and error for a few days to find the best way for her to lift herself but we have it down to a science now. With it working so well I ordered another pole to put next to her lift chair. When that made a difference, I ordered a third one for next to her bed. The added plus to the pole is the fact that the “S” grab bar can be repositioned where needed and locks as a safety feature. It is very easy to install and is secure against the ceiling and floor although I tighten it from time to time as a safety precaution because mom does pull on it out of her fear of falling. There is no need for a fourth or fifth pole but if needed I would not hesitate to order again. Life at 102 years old is tough but these poles have helped tremendously and I highly recommend!
My husband recently had a knee replacement and our step in tub is very difficult for him to get into. We had purchased a transfer bench and used it a few times, but it wasn’t best as it sits low enough on its highest setting to still make it difficult for him to get off of. He is 6′ 8″ and weighs 315 lbs. This tension rod, placed between the floor and ceiling at the head of the tub by the faucets enables him to feel safe and stabilized as he steps into the tub. It is very secure and does not have any give to it. There are screw holes in the bottom plate to screw into a floor if needed. We have ceramic tile so that would not work, but it wasn’t needed anyway.
This Stander Security Pole and Curve Grab Bar is a must have for any elderly seniors bathroom. I installed this item in my Mom and Dads bathroom and has been excellent helping them in there daily routine in the bathroom. Would most definitely recommend to anyone with elderly parents to get this product. Also, Thank you for such fast service.
This is priceless (or at least worth every penny)! My 89 yr old mom no longer is mobile (just barely, and only if she feels very secure) and this stabilizes her in the bathroom. She loves it! My back loves it too. It is very sturdy quality. In addition, it is pleasant looking and doesn’t require ruining floor tiles or ceilings unless you wish too. I like the fact that the curved grab bar can be locked in 8 positions around the pole.
I did have a few minor issues to share:
The curved Grab Bar stopped locking after 3 weeks, but it was an easy fix: I noticed that the plastic knob could be screwed further in (clockwise). This moved the pin closer to the pole, allowing it to lock again.
My ceiling is a half inch higher than 7 ft. The extension is supposed to be for ceilings no lower than 8 ft. It was too short without yet a tight fit with the extension. I had to lift the pole straight up against the ceiling, and was just able to slide the bottom onto the base.
There is some play in the curved grab bar in any locked position. It could be perceived as a bit unstable by some users.
I rate this 5 stars despite these issues, as this device has considerably improved our quality of life.
My wife has difficulty getting in and out of bed, and this has been perfect for her needs. I found it not at all difficult to set up. It works by tightening up between floor and ceiling. We have a carpeted floor, and an uneven plaster design on the ceiling. None of that was any problem at all. The pole is strong enough that I can pull on it with all of my 310 pounds with no give whatsoever. We put it in a year ago, and it is just as sturdy now as it was then. My wife loves it.
I only rate this as 4 stars just because since it is a tension pole, it really better if the top support is right under a ceiling joist, but it could be difficult. Our ceiling immediately show cracks once the pole is installed. It is not a big deal but just a little disappointed.
Overall a great product.
I have purchased two of these bars through Amazon for my 89 year old mom. This is the BEST support for her that I have found. I placed one by her bed, and one on the floor outside the tub. I can turn the knob and set it where she can grab it when she lifts off the toilet, turn the knob dial and “walk” around to her transfer seat in the tub. She can hold on and move into the tub safely. This one bar has saved her from falling several times. I can not express how much this one product helps in the care for her. I have recommended this to so many people and therapist that have come through our door. Also don’t wait to purchase thinking well my person doesn’t need it yet, let them get use to using it BEFORE they have a serious fall and you wish you had purchased it like it did. Thank you Stander!
After my wife’s foot surgery, she is currently unable to put weight on one foot. I wanted to install bars in the shower, but since I have a fiberglass shower enclosure that turns out to be a fairly major endeavor. I mounted this right outside the shower, and she can reach the swiveling bar both from the shower seat and the toilet.
The only problem will be convincing her to let me remove it when she can put weight on her foot again.
Needed for my husband, after surgery and a stroke. While grab bars were originally recommended, they weren’t realistic in our molded fiberglass shower. Another OT recommended this floor to ceiling bar. It works great! While the handle wiggles a bit in it’s setting, it will not move out of position without purposely adjusting it, and being able to adjust the handle position is very useful. The pole is secure and stabilizing without drilling into the slate floor. Highly recommended!
So I ordered this item. My brother and a friend installed it. It was not an easy installation because they did not want to rely only on the tension so they anchored it to the floor (which turned out to be concrete). But voila! My father reached for it like it’s always been there and transferred himself into bed independently. I can’t describe the relief we felt for the extra safety it has provided! He lives in an assisted living facility. The physical therapy director asked for the ordering information the minute she saw him use it!
I got this for my mother in her 80’s. She was unable to get up from her kitchen chair without help. My 82 y/o father was struggling trying to help her. The pole is amazing. It has allowed her to transfer sit–> stand with suupervision/stand by assist only. I put it together myself, and I am not mechanically talanted. It was truly easy. She has 10ft ceilings. I only used the tension method as I couldn’t fathom getting on a ladder with a power tool …etc. It is quite sturdy, firm/immovable with just the tension alone. Highly recommend this for anyone.
This is very easy to install and use, and looks pretty good too. I will probably keep this by my bathtub forever; it is that good at improving tub safety when entering or exiting after graduating from the tub bench mode of entry.The “grab loops”conveniently rotate around the pole and easily lock in place wherever most needed; and for use by those with some balance permanent screwed-in installation is probably optional; I haven’t needed that. I tend to hold onto it with one hand and my cane with the other to enter and exit my tub shower now.
The pole set up easily and works fine without any additional holes or screws needed.
And most importantly the price for the brown one I purchased was very reasonable.
However I am not sure why the white version on amazon is close to $100 more.
(a $5 can of spray paint can turn it any color you want)
I would not use it for pole dancing, but for just something to steady yourself,….it’s perfect
Far better and cheaper than a “superpole”
Very sturdy, easy installation. Measure your ceiling and the pole before putting it up (a two person job).My ceiling is 8 foot, and even at their 7 foot preset, I have only 4 inches of unpainted metal showing, Make sure you locate and use the studs in the ceiling or you will push through the dry wall. The handle is easily adjustable 360 degrees. Mine came with no assembly instructions, but was easy to assemble from the picture on the box.
Excellent appliance. Well constructed and easy to install. No screw attachments needed.
Great solution for elderly mom! We installed it next to her bed. This bar allows her to grab onto something very sturdy and he’s able to steady herself while getting in and out of bed and before walking.
The tension from the ceiling to the floor is very secure.
No screws, no bolts. Held in place by tension. EASY!
My mom is overweight and the bar doesn’t budge.
Mr brother installed it very quickly and easily.
Adjustable handles are easy to set or reset if necessary.
This item arrived earlier than the estimated arrival date. This security pole is quite sturdy and the instructions are easy to follow.
Some say that attaching the floor plate to the pole during the placement of the pole is difficult. As a result I attached a small piece of tape between the pole and floor plate and had not problem.
The instructions are very complete and understandable. I strongly recommend that these instructions be carefully read and followed. You will be glad you did that, if you do.
The installation was very easy. It took me and my nephew about 30 minutes. This was perfect for my home situation because I have steel frame in my home (no wooden studs) so I can’t put weight bearing bars up without building a structure behind the wall. I was very happy to find this pole. It is big and clunky, but it works!
What’s beautiful about this particular pole is it works in a mobile home where you’re not permitted to make holes in the ceiling or floor. My only suggestion is to check pole for tightness often just as a safety precaution as I believe in a mobile home the foundation can shift with movement.
My father has a long healing process from the last fall but this product will help take the worry out of getting bed for both he and my mother.
The assembly was so easy and there’s even a how-to available on Youtube for those who need more of a hands on visual.
I plan to buy a few more of these as the years go by and they need more assistance.
The Stander Security Pole & Curve Grab Bar is an excellent product. It gives me the security to step in and out of the bathtub knowing that if my knee gave out on me, I have the ability to “hang on” and not fall. I wish I had gotten it a long time ago.
I have a seat next to the shower that the pole allows me to get up and down from.
I can also swivel the handle and reach it from the toilet to get up and down.
I’m thinking of putting more throughout my home in strategic places.
And no one paid me to say this or gave me anything free. That’s how much I love this product I had to review it so it may help anyone who struggles with stability like me.
There was nothing about this pole that didn’t match its description. We could install the pole with its tension capabilities. But it also had an option to install with mounting. It looks sturdy
And the swivel midway handle allows for versatility in use
Standing aid/grab bar seemed very helpful. I say “seemed” because I used it only a few days. Leg cast replaced with a walking boot but I also used grab bar to adapt to boot. Will use for second surgery shortly–I’m glad to have this aid. But it is NOT returnable–keep that in mind. When first installed, we put it in path of ceiling fan blade. Oops! This unit is very sturdy & worth $$. But with ANY mobility aid, DON’T exceed mfg’s weight limit.
They’re easy to install and we ordered an extension piece to lengthen it for the extra high ceilings in the house (ordered that from another retailer, not on Amazon). We’ve used the poles in three different living locations and they installed and were removed without problem, with no marks on ceiling or floor. Recently Mom moved into a skilled nursing facility and only one pole is being used. We donated the extra pole to another resident who’d also had a stroke, and he and his family love it. The pole has helped us considerably in taking care of my mom, especially at home. Frankly, I’m not sure she could have stayed at home for the six years after her stroke if we didn’t have this item.
The reason I rated it four stars is because we paid for overnight shipping yet received it three days later, which was a real hardship under the circumstances. The shipping was quite expensive and I felt they should have refunded that.
The pole is mounted on the second of two, slightly high wooden steps from the garage into the house (after first confirming with Stander’s customer service that this was an appropriate and safe application), and the movable grab bar is perfect for providing the necessary stable handhold to safely make the third step up to get inside.
There is a very small amount of horizontal play in the pole itself, which was initially disconcerting but not a safety issue and which is to be expected with a telescoping pole. Also, since it was on steps and with very limited space to be able to rotate the ceiling bracket, I didn’t particularly trust just the vertical tension mechanism alone to securely and safely install this pole and so mounted it using screws on both the base and the top. The screws provided were fine for the bottom, but far too short for use on the top where they had to go through both the 1/2″ thick (but hollow) ceiling bracket as well as ceiling drywall to go into wood. Also it was necessary to drill additional holes in the ceiling bracket to be able to secure it to wood, as the two holes that were predrilled didn’t come close to matching up and there was no way I was just going to put screws into just drywall.
Other than those minor things, I would highly recommend this item – it might be a literal lifesaver.
The pole is mounted on the second of two, slightly high wooden steps from the garage into the house (after first confirming with Stander’s customer service that this was an appropriate and safe application), and the movable grab bar is perfect for providing the necessary stable handhold to safely make the third step up to get inside.
There is a very small amount of horizontal play in the pole itself, which was initially disconcerting but not a safety issue and which is to be expected with a telescoping pole. Also, since it was on steps and with very limited space to be able to rotate the ceiling bracket, I didn’t particularly trust just the vertical tension mechanism alone to securely and safely install this pole and so mounted it using screws on both the base and the top. The screws provided were fine for the bottom, but far too short for use on the top where they had to go through both the 1/2″ thick (but hollow) ceiling bracket as well as ceiling drywall to go into wood. Also it was necessary to drill additional holes in the ceiling bracket to be able to secure it to wood, as the two holes that were predrilled didn’t come close to matching up and there was no way I was just going to put screws into just drywall.
Other than those minor things, I would highly recommend this item – it might be a literal lifesaver.
Update: Saturday, May 20th, 2017
Having had two of these poles for about a year now, they are still outstanding for almost anyone who is in a wheelchair and needs to transfer to a bed, toilet, couch, or the like. However, one of the poles had a problem when the small knob that you pull out to change the position of the pole handles stopped working. The knob is supposed to pull out, allowing the user to move the pole handles around easily, then when you let go of the knob, it locks the handles in place. When the knob broke and stopped locking, I was pretty upset. The pole is pretty much unusable without the knob locking. Anyway, after reading advice from another reviewer who had a similar problem, I found that it was easily fixed. Just screw the knob back in to get the pole handles to lock again.
July 9th, 2021 update:
A family member has used these poles to transfer from wheelchair to bed and toilet for years. Other than on rare occasion having to screw the plastic latch knob back in (takes about 30 seconds), no problems at all, and a real life and back saver!
Update: Saturday, May 20th, 2017
Having had two of these poles for about a year now, they are still outstanding for almost anyone who is in a wheelchair and needs to transfer to a bed, toilet, couch, or the like. However, one of the poles had a problem when the small knob that you pull out to change the position of the pole handles stopped working. The knob is supposed to pull out, allowing the user to move the pole handles around easily, then when you let go of the knob, it locks the handles in place. When the knob broke and stopped locking, I was pretty upset. The pole is pretty much unusable without the knob locking. Anyway, after reading advice from another reviewer who had a similar problem, I found that it was easily fixed. Just screw the knob back in to get the pole handles to lock again.
July 9th, 2021 update:
A family member has used these poles to transfer from wheelchair to bed and toilet for years. Other than on rare occasion having to screw the plastic latch knob back in (takes about 30 seconds), no problems at all, and a real life and back saver!
If your ceiling is sloped, it won’t work.
Very sturdy construction, high quality finish, easy to install & remains securely in place.
I bought this for my elderly mother to have something to pull herself up from sitting and for support as she gets in and out of the shower. It’s fairly easy to assemble and install. I recommend having some help when installing because the floor plate falls off when standing it upright for installation and is hard to put back in place when doing it alone. I kept having to lay it down, put the plate back on, and very carefully pull it upright while not letting the plate fall off again! Other than that, I had no problems. I did not screw it into the floor and ceiling so I could move it easily if I wanted, but it is nice to have that option. I eventually needed to move it and it was easy to do since I did not have to unscrew it and make new holes in the floor and ceiling. Using pressure between the ceiling and floor by tightening the middle bolt made it sturdy and secure. The handle moves smoothly and is easy to adjust. It doesn’t take up much space and is easy to disassemble for moving if needed. I totally recommend this, especially for areas where you cannot install a grab bar.
I bought two of these. They are easily adjustable and
stay out of the way when not needed.
Pro: The pole will definitely do what we needed. Safety was key and this is a solid product.
Con: The paint on upper large bracket/brace not the same quality as pole.
Con: Getting tired of est. shipping dates. Not reality. If the last day of the est. falls on a Friday, I don’t expect delivery till Monday.
Works well. Good quality, though it had better be for the price!
This is my second purchase of one of these poles. I have had the first for almost three years and it has worked flawlessly. I have not had to adjust the nut in the middle at all. I check it weekly to make sure there is no slippage. The first pole I purchased is being used in a bedroom to help a senior get in and out of the bed on their own. They were hesitant at first not believing that the pole would hold without being drilled into the floor or ceiling. After I pulled and shook the pole as hard as I could they gave it a try and have loved it ever since. They now need help getting on and off the toilet as the elevated toilet seat is no longer doing the job for them so I ordered another pole and I got it setup in an hour. I believe that the price you pay for the pole with grab bar is well worth it. I truly believe it has and will continue to prevent the senior that uses it from sustaining a fall. As long as they hold on with both hands and make sure that their wheelchair is locked. It allows them the dignity of going to the bathroom alone and of getting in and out of the bed when they want to. You do need a flat ceiling. A drop down ceiling will not work.
I would think they could include a 22″ white sleeve which may or not be needed or at least tell the customer about this flaw.
We have a tiny bathroom with few safe places to use grab bars. While exploring our options, this was brought to our attention. It works perfectly. We have a toilet, shower, sink, and door. By placing this pole at the corner of the shower, in the center of our bathroom, we are able to turn the grab bar in three major directions.
The first direction (planned) puts the curve directly in front of the exit/entrance to the shower, allowing safe entrance and exit. The second position allows a safety spot while standing at the sink. In this position, which angles into the bathroom, it can also support someone moving towards the toilet.
When it is fully turned, against the outside of the shower, the curve gives a left hand grab bar for the toilet (we have one on the wall on the right).
Three perfect spots! One Grab bar!
The bar is easy to install requiring more thought than following directions (although the directions are clear). You put the base which includes the grab bar and put the adjusting pole on the top. You then tighten the pole to fit using the included wrench.
Because it was somewhat awkward, we used two of us to maneuver the pole into position and to tighten it.
This is well made and we will be considering it for other locations as well. If you have a spot that needs a safety bar, this is awesome! And if YOU decide to do Pole Dancing to celebrate, I won’t tell a soul!
I can’t say enough positive things about this item! I have mine in the bathroom. If you have trouble standing or walking while you’re in the bathroom including getting into the bathtub or shower it is a must have item!
I literally can’t live without it! It’s very sturdy and helps me get in and out of the shower. I’d buy the black one if you were going to use it somewhere else in your house because I think it’s more decorative. White one is definitely much better in the bathroom.
The installation of this item was very easy for my husband.
Ended up buying seven for mother in law who needed support while standing or help when getting out of a chair or out of bed. Was able to install where grab bars were impractical to apply or use. Looked at drop down grab/assist bars but: 1) required access to a wall 2) required extra bracing between studs.
Also I was able to “test” locations to see if it’s use provided a benefit or if its location needed to be adjusted a bit, all with out damaging walls, floor or ceiling. Rotating grab bar is a great feature, easy to use and very practical, making the unit more versatile than pole alone. They were quick to install and could be screwed into floor and ceiling joist if extra security was desired.
After just painting the entire house this was a non damaging alternative that completely satisfied mother-in-law.
It has been a lot of help & has helped in the recovery process providing stability, security & safety from additional falls. This is a must have to any age. We ordered another one for my Dad’s house. HE is 83 yrs old and in excellent health. We feel this will prevent any accidental falls specially in the shower/bathroom area.
The only reason why I did not give it a 5 star its because it is only made for flat ceilings & my Dad’s house has a vaulted ceilings. We had to make an adapter kit for this tool to fit & secure in place
Enter this product. We were able to mount it near the head of the bed, and it almost perfectly recreated the type of quarter rail she was accustomed to. This really made all of the difference for her to be able to safely transfer to and from her bed, and between this and the trapeze, she has the leverage she needs to adjust herself properly while in bed. It has been indispensable.
The ability to rotate and reposition the grab bar has been useful at times (and would be moreso in a slightly different application), but in this case it works great as a stationary rail. It is probably a good idea to inspect the tension mount from time-to-time to ensure that it has not loosened, but in general this feels really stable and able to hold the load. We have had ours for about five months and it is still solid. Thank you for a great product!