A walk in shower typically costs $14,000 to $25,000 installed in Louisiana, according to the price tables Tubbs by Grubbs publishes, with a low step acrylic model at the bottom and a larger custom or zero threshold roll in shower near the top. This guide covers the price of each entry type, what moves the number (seat, grab bars, glass, size and converting a tub), how long the work takes, acrylic versus tile, funding for seniors and veterans, and how to choose an installer.
A walk in shower typically costs $14,000 to $25,000 installed in Louisiana, and most of that spread comes from how you step in and how large the shower is. The walk in shower price table published by Tubbs by Grubbs lists a low step acrylic walk in shower at $14,000 to $19,000, a walk in shower with a glass enclosure at $17,000 to $24,000, a curbless or zero threshold shower at $18,000 to $25,000, and a larger or custom walk in shower at $19,000 to $25,000.
The company's cost index shows walk in showers as a group at $14,000 to $25,000, with a low step acrylic model as the most common project and a 1 to 2 day install. Those figures are installed ranges, not product prices, so they describe the finished project rather than a shower kit.
The practical way to use the table is to find the row that matches how you want to enter the shower, then adjust for size and glass. If a low step is safe for everyone in the home, the first row is the realistic target. If anyone uses a walker or wheelchair, or expects to, plan on the zero threshold row instead of paying twice later. A free in home estimate turns the range into one number for your bathroom.
Installed price ranges for walk in showers
| Walk in shower option | Typical installed range |
|---|---|
| Low step acrylic walk in shower | $14,000 to $19,000 |
| Walk in shower with glass enclosure | $17,000 to $24,000 |
| Curbless or zero threshold shower | $18,000 to $25,000 |
| Larger or custom walk in shower | $19,000 to $25,000 |
Source: Tubbs by Grubbs walk in shower price table
Five choices move the price of a walk in shower: the entry type, whether there is a seat and grab bars, whether you add glass, the size of the shower, and whether you are converting a tub. Each one maps to a published range, so you can see the effect before anyone visits.
Entry type is the biggest lever. A low step acrylic shower is $14,000 to $19,000, while a curbless or zero threshold shower is $18,000 to $25,000.
A seat and grab bars are priced as their own option. The accessible shower table lists a shower with seat and grab bars at $16,000 to $22,000. Glass matters too: the walk in shower table puts a glass enclosure at $17,000 to $24,000, and the conversion table lists a shower with a glass door and shelving at $18,000 to $25,000. Size is the last piece, since a larger or custom walk in shower runs $19,000 to $25,000.
Converting a tub to a walk in shower typically costs $14,000 to $25,000 in the Tubbs by Grubbs cost index, which is the same range the index gives for a shower remodel. So you should not assume a conversion costs extra just because a tub is coming out. Both projects list a 1 to 2 day timeline.
The conversion table adds detail by option: a standard acrylic walk in shower is $14,000 to $19,000, a low threshold barrier free shower is $17,000 to $24,000, a shower with a glass door and shelving is $18,000 to $25,000, and a shower with a seat and grab bars is $16,000 to $22,000.
The Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey explains why tub conversions are so common in Monroe. The median home there was built in 1971, 28.4 percent of homes predate 1960, and the 1960s were the largest single decade of surviving construction at 20.1 percent. Many of those hall baths still have the original tub in a wall alcove, which is the fixture people most often want gone when getting in and out gets harder. If that is your bathroom, ask for the conversion priced as a low step and as a zero threshold shower so you can compare both.
An acrylic walk in shower typically takes 1 to 2 days to install, according to the Tubbs by Grubbs cost index. The same index lists a walk in tub at about 1 day, a tile shower at often 1 to 2 weeks, and a traditional full bathroom remodel at 1 to 3 weeks. Material is what decides the schedule, because a tile shower needs more steps and more waiting than an acrylic one.
The cost index also lists accessible showers at 1 to 2 days, the same as a standard tub to shower conversion, so choosing a low or zero step does not usually add time.
For planning, the useful point is that a 1 to 2 day job is short enough to arrange around one person's routine. Decide where the household will shower for those days, whether a relative's home or a gym, and clear the path to the bathroom before the crew arrives. If you are weighing a full bathroom remodel at $20,000 to $45,000 in the cost index, expect the 1 to 3 week timeline to affect your daily routine far more than a shower only project would.
The office at 402 Cypress St in West Monroe is within about 2 miles of every West Monroe home and about 3 miles from Monroe, so scheduling the estimate visit is a short drive.
For most homeowners, acrylic and solid surface is the faster and lower upkeep choice, and tile is the choice if you want fully custom patterns and colors. The Tubbs by Grubbs comparison table shows acrylic installing in 1 to 2 days against often 1 to 2 weeks for tile, and the cost index lists a low step acrylic model as the most common walk in shower project.
Upkeep is where the two differ most over the years. Acrylic wipes clean with no grout, resists mold and mildew with a seamless surface, and has very low upkeep over time. Tile needs regular scrubbing and sealing, its grout lines can trap mold, and it needs ongoing sealing and regrouting.
That matters most for the person who will actually be cleaning the shower. The Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey counts 14.7 percent of Monroe households as someone 65 or older living alone, and for that person a surface that wipes clean is a real convenience. Tile still makes sense if the look is the priority and you are comfortable with the maintenance. Ask for both materials priced side by side, with the install time written next to each.
Acrylic and solid surface compared with tile for a walk in shower
| Feature | Acrylic and solid surface | Tile |
|---|---|---|
| Install time | 1 to 2 days | Often 1 to 2 weeks |
| Cleaning | Wipes clean, no grout | Regular scrubbing and sealing |
| Mold and mildew | Resists it, seamless surface | Grout lines can trap it |
| Upkeep over time | Very low | Ongoing sealing and regrouting |
Source: Tubbs by Grubbs acrylic versus tile shower comparison
Yes, but the programs are narrower than most people expect, and the largest published amount is the VA HISA grant, which pays up to $6,800. Funding rarely covers the whole project, since walk in showers run $14,000 to $25,000 installed, so plan on it reducing the bill rather than erasing it.
For veterans, the Monroe VA Clinic is part of VA Shreveport health care, and a VA physician's prescription is the first document a HISA grant application needs. Start there before any bathroom work begins. The Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey counts veterans as 5.6 percent of Monroe civilian adults.
For Medicaid recipients, the Louisiana Department of Health Community Choices Waiver funds Environmental Accessibility Adaptations, including grab bars and a roll in shower. It applies to people who are 21 or older, meet long term care Medicaid eligibility, and meet nursing home level of care. Some Medicare Advantage plans also offer bathroom safety devices after an in home assessment.
The order of operations is the main thing to get right. Confirm eligibility and approval with the program first, then get a written estimate that matches what the program will cover. Tenants should also get the owner's written approval before anyone measures.
Choose an installer who gives you a written, itemized estimate in your home, because the same shower can be priced from $14,000 to $25,000 depending on entry type, glass, seat and size. Vague quotes hide those choices. A good estimate names each one so you can compare bids line by line.
Start with who is local. Tubbs by Grubbs is at 402 Cypress St in West Monroe, and the cost index groups Monroe, West Monroe, Ruston and Bastrop in one labor market with a local labor cost index of 0.66, the lowest of the seven metro markets the index lists. A nearby crew also keeps follow up visits short.
Use this checklist when you compare estimates:
Ask which entry type is priced and what the alternative would cost. Ask whether a seat and grab bars are included, since that option alone is $16,000 to $22,000. Ask whether glass is included. Ask for the install time in days and the material, acrylic at 1 to 2 days or tile at often 1 to 2 weeks. If you are applying for HISA or the Community Choices Waiver, ask that the estimate be written to match the program's requirements.
To schedule a free in home estimate, call 318 239 7954.
Sources: Tubbs by Grubbs walk in shower price table; Tubbs by Grubbs accessible shower price table; Tubbs by Grubbs tub to shower conversion table; Tubbs by Grubbs cost index; Tubbs by Grubbs acrylic versus tile shower comparison; Census Bureau American Community Survey, 5 year estimates, 2023; Louisiana Department of Health Community Choices Waiver; VA HISA grant.
A zero threshold shower costs about $4,000 to $6,000 more: $18,000 to $25,000, versus $14,000 to $19,000 for a low step acrylic walk in shower. The accessible shower table lists a zero threshold roll in shower at $18,000 to $25,000. The cost index lists accessible showers at 1 to 2 days, the same as a standard conversion, so the extra money buys a floor with no lip rather than extra time. It is worth the difference if anyone uses a walker or wheelchair, or may in the future.
No, the Tubbs by Grubbs cost index lists a tub to shower conversion and a shower remodel at the same $14,000 to $25,000 range. Both are listed at 1 to 2 days, and the most common project in each case is an acrylic walk in shower or acrylic replacement. Your final number depends more on the entry type, glass, seat and size than on whether a tub or an old shower is coming out. Ask for the quote itemized so you can see those choices separately.
Often yes, a walk in shower can fit in an existing tub space, with conversion options starting at $14,000 to $19,000 for a standard acrylic walk in shower. The Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey notes that many Monroe bathrooms are original hall baths with a tub set into a wall alcove, so that is the space most conversions start from. The facts here do not give minimum dimensions, so the exact fit depends on a measurement. If the alcove is tight, a larger or custom walk in shower runs $19,000 to $25,000, and a free in home estimate confirms what fits.
Some do: eligible veterans can get a VA HISA grant of up to $6,800, while most other Louisiana seniors pay out of pocket or finance. Medicaid recipients who are 21 or older and meet nursing home level of care may qualify for a roll in shower through the Louisiana Department of Health Community Choices Waiver. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer bathroom safety devices after an in home assessment. Age alone does not qualify anyone. The Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey shows 29.3 percent of Monroe households include someone 65 or older, so many families are asking. Check eligibility and get approval before starting work.
It can be, but no published data shows how much of the $14,000 to $25,000 cost comes back at resale, so choose a walk in shower for how you will live in the home rather than as an investment. What the Census does show is that 21.0 percent of Monroe householders moved in before 2000, and 29.3 percent of households include someone 65 or older, so the clearest payoff is staying in the home safely. Ask a local real estate agent for recent sale comparisons before counting on resale value.
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