HANDICARE H2T TILT SHOWER AND COMMODE CHAIR

The Handicare H2T is a mobile shower and commode chair with a tilting seat, rated 350 lb (159 kg). It is the tilting chair in the standard-capacity half of the Handicare H series. Westin Healthcare quotes it, delivers it, and sets it up for homes and care rooms across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area.

Handicare is part of the Savaria family. The H series runs four chairs, and the two things that separate them are capacity and tilt. Stay on this page when the prescription names H2T and the person is inside 350 lb (159 kg).

Who it is for

Tilt is specified when a person cannot hold themselves upright comfortably for the length of a shower or a toileting session. Tilting the seat back shifts their weight off the sitting bones and lets the backrest take some of the load, so the session can run longer without the person sliding forward or needing to be repositioned by hand.

• Households and care rooms that asked for the Handicare H2T by name
• People inside 350 lb (159 kg) who need the seat angle changed during the session
• People with limited trunk control who slide forward in a fixed seat
• Caregivers who want one chair to cover the shower and the toilet without a second transfer

If the person holds an upright position without difficulty, the fixed-seat H2 covers the same 350 lb and more. If the person is above 350 lb and still needs tilt, this is not the chair. Both comparisons are below.

Choosing between the four H series chairs

The series gives you two decisions: do you need tilt, and how much capacity do you need. They interact, because in this series the tilting chair is always rated below the fixed chair it is named after. That is worth knowing before you shortlist.

• H2 is the fixed-seat chair at 500 lb (227 kg).
• H2T adds tilt and is rated 350 lb (159 kg). This page.
• H3 is the bariatric fixed-seat chair at 750 lb (340 kg).
• H3T is the bariatric tilt chair at 500 lb (227 kg).

The practical consequence: moving from the H2 to this chair to gain tilt costs you 150 lb of rated capacity. If the person is over 350 lb and tilt is on the prescription, the chair to ask us about is the H3T at 500 lb, not this one. Call us with the assessment and we will confirm which of the four fits.

If toileting is not part of the picture, our Drive bariatric shower chair with cross frame brace is a shower-only option worth comparing. For a lighter tilting option, the Ezee Life 18 inch tilt rehab shower commode is a published alternative worth comparing. More seated bathing options sit on the bathroom safety page and the commodes page.

Handicare H2T specifications

The figures below are for the H2T and no other chair in the series. The rated capacity is 350 lb (159 kg). Stay inside that number for the person plus anything they are wearing or carrying. Do not read the 500 lb H2 rating or the 750 lb H3 rating onto this page.

If the bathroom is tight, send us the door width and the space beside the toilet and we will check the fit with you, because a tilting chair needs clearance behind it that a fixed chair does not. Call (905) 451-7743 or use the contact page.

Height adjustable castors

Height adjustable castors are available under order code HRZTAC. Handicare lists them for the H2 and H3 models. They let you set the seat height so the chair clears the toilet rim it has to roll over, which matters when the bathroom has a comfort-height or a wall-hung toilet.

They are ordered separately and are not assumed in every carton. Tell us the toilet height when you ask for a quote and we will confirm whether they apply to this model for your order.

Funding help for bathroom safety equipment in Ontario

Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) does not fund bathroom safety equipment, so plan around other routes. Funding that may help instead: March of Dimes Canada's Home and Vehicle Modification Program, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), extended health plans, and community programs. Westin Healthcare's staff work with these programs every week and will point you to the right route for your situation. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 to talk it through before you buy.

Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA

Westin's own team delivers and sets up this chair across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. We bring it in, assemble it, check the brakes and the tilt, and walk you through the chair in the room it will live in before we leave.

We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see a shower and commode chair first. For a scheduled in-home setup, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Same-day delivery is offered through our rentals hub; purchased chairs are delivered and set up on a scheduled date.

This chair is oversized. The Canada-wide free ground-shipping offer on smaller goods does not apply. If it is going outside the GTA, ask us for a freight quote. Inside Toronto and the GTA, White-Glove Delivery (bring-in, unwrap, test, take packaging away) is described on the shipping policy. Any charge is confirmed on your order.

Service, repairs, and warranty

When something on the chair needs work, you call the shop that set it up. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department, and our technicians come to the home or workplace. A tilting chair has moving parts a fixed chair does not, so book it in as soon as the tilt feels different rather than waiting.

Handicare manufacturer warranty

The frame is warranted for 5 years. Unauthorized changes and non-Handicare parts can void a claim. We handle the claim with you. Ask us if an extended warranty is offered for your order.

Frequently asked questions

What weight can the Handicare H2T hold?

350 lb (159 kg). Stay inside that figure for the person plus anything they wear or carry. It is the lowest rating in the H series, so check it against the assessment before you order.

Why would someone need a tilting shower commode chair?

Tilt shifts weight off the sitting bones and lets the backrest carry some of the load. It is specified when a person cannot hold an upright position comfortably for a full session, or slides forward in a fixed seat and has to be repositioned by hand.

What is the difference between the H2 and the H2T?

The H2T tilts and the H2 does not, and the ratings differ because of it: 350 lb (159 kg) here against 500 lb (227 kg) on the H2. If the person holds an upright position without difficulty, the H2 gives you more capacity for the same job.

Is there a bariatric tilting chair in this series?

Yes. The H3T is the bariatric tilt chair at 500 lb (227 kg). If tilt is on the prescription and the person is over 350 lb, ask us about the H3T rather than stretching this chair.

Can I add height adjustable castors?

Height adjustable castors are available under order code HRZTAC, which Handicare lists for the H2 and H3 models. Tell us the height of the toilet the chair has to clear and we will confirm whether they apply to your order.

How far does the seat tilt?

0 to 30 degrees. Tell us at the same time how much space there is behind the chair position, because a tilting seat needs clearance a fixed seat does not.

Does ADP cover a shower commode chair in Ontario?

No. Ontario's Assistive Devices Program does not fund bathroom safety equipment. Other routes may help, including March of Dimes Canada's Home and Vehicle Modification Program, Veterans Affairs Canada, extended health plans, and community programs. Our funding page sets out the options, and our staff will point you to the right one.

How fast can an H2T be set up in the GTA?

Westin's team delivers and sets up purchased chairs across Brampton and the GTA on a scheduled date. Call (905) 451-7743 for the next opening. Same-day delivery belongs to the rental service rather than to a purchased setup.