Age in Place Costs

Aging in Place Costs Room by Room

Bathroom changes run from a few hundred dollars for grab bars to many thousands for a walk-in tub; getting between floors costs the most.

Bathroom
ChangeTypical price
Grab bar installation$110 to $380 per bar, installed
Walk-in shower conversion$4,300 to $13,500 installed
Walk-in tub$3,500 to $16,000 installed
Stairs and floors
ChangeTypical price
Stair lift$2,900 to $8,000 installed
Home elevator$22,500 to $32,500 installed
Way in
ChangeTypical price
Wheelchair ramp$2,000 to $7,800 installed
Safety and hearing
ChangeTypical price
Medical alert system$20 to $50 per month
Hearing aids$1,500 to $8,500 per pair

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Sources

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  4. Angi: How Much Does Walk-In Bathtub Installation Cost? (consumer guide), checked
  5. ConsumerAffairs: How Much Do Walk-In Tubs Cost? (consumer guide), checked
  6. Angi: How Much Does a Home Elevator Cost? (consumer guide), checked
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  8. Angi: How Much Does a Wheelchair Ramp Cost? (consumer guide), checked
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  10. Consumer Reports: A Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids (consumer org), checked
  11. HearingTracker: OTC vs. Prescription Hearing Aids (consumer guide), checked
  12. NCOA: The Best Hearing Aids in 2026 (consumer org), checked
  13. NCOA: Medical Alert Systems: Costs and Considerations (consumer org), checked
  14. The Senior List: The Most Affordable Medical Alert Systems (consumer guide), checked
  15. SeniorLiving.org: Best Medical Alert Systems (consumer guide), checked
  16. This Old House: How Much Does Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost? (consumer guide), checked
  17. HomeGuide: How Much Does a Tub to Shower Conversion Cost? (consumer guide), checked
  18. HomeGuide: How Much Does Grab Bar Installation Cost? (consumer guide), checked
  19. ConsumerAffairs: Best Shower Grab Bars (consumer guide), checked

Not medical or insurance advice. Prices change; get written quotes, and check coverage with Medicare or your plan.