You might want to post this in Bathrooms, too. There may be certain types of ready made shower pans that are non slip, but I used mosaic tile. All of the grout lines make it very non-slick. I think you can check for the slip rating of tiles, as well...

I personally would do a shower curtain, because if he needs assistance to shower, it is a pain to work around a shower door, unless your shower is large enough that a helper can get into the shower fully with him. When he recovers you can add a glass door, if you plan for that and want one.

this might help...

slip resistance of tiles

Would he consider wearing shower slippers. That plus grab bars may be enough

Tile is rated for coefficient of friction which will tell you how slippery it is.

You could also look into mats designed to resist slipping and provide drainage such as this one.

In our last house we had an Onyx Collection shower installed. It's a manmade surface, similar to Corian. The curb height was about 4 inches -- easy enough (I think) to lift a walker over. The surface of the shower walls was slick -- which made for easy cleaning (we squeegeed) but the floor of the shower had a texture on it that seemed very slip resistant. You can look it up online but be aware, the stuff doesn't really photograph well. It looked really nice in person. We plan on using it again when we're ready to remodel the master bath in our new (old) place.

When we remodeled our bathroom a few years ago, we did so thinking about future needs. We removed the air tub and have a big walk in shower with a low curb and have a shower curtain.

he may be most comfortable with a shower chair and a hand held shower for awhile. Be sure you get a shower head that has the on/off control on the shower head.

Have you thought about installing a bench for him? You could also have some ceramic shelves or a niche installed around the bench so that he could reach his soap, etc while sitting down. Any tile contractor can splice these in for you. Even if you have a shower that is about 50 inches in length, a contractor could come and put in a corner bench that would be big enough for him to sit on, and unlike a stool would be permanently affixed so that it couldn't move. He could sit there and not have to worry about falling as much. If your shower is a little bigger, you could have a bench installed all the way across the width, and his walker could be immediately outside of the shower, and he could grab it to get up, without taking it into the shower itself. Any tile contractor should be able to do this for you. I think that there are also pebble shower surfaces that can be used on the floor, and a contractor could add more grout so that they are not raised up as high (avoiding stumbling,etc). In addition, these shower benches, pebble floors, etc are usually considered to be a big upgrade and would add to the value of your home. Could be a win win all the way around. Wishing your husband a full, speedy recovery!

Another vote for water shoes. A nurse friend suggested them for my folks, since my mom needs to assist my dad. They have been using them for about a month now and my mom says they're working out just fine. Grab bars are another must. I installed one on either side of the garage door to the house. They use them every time they leave the house.

We ordered and installed these ones in the shower (I think..I can check it later since there are several that look similar on their site, and I might have forgotten the exact name) http://www.annsacks.com/products/tile-stone-mosaic/summit-mosaics

They are very rough-textured..I'm adamant about non-slipperiness, and it took me a long LONG time to find these. Haven't tried them yet since the place is not completely ready..but it gives a very good impression. They are 2 by 2's mosaics-added bonus.

The store gives you 30% discount if you mention you're working with a contractor.

If you can remodel a shower so it doesn't have a step-do that. We didn't think of it. I was too shy explaining all of my concerns..or else it would be suggested. Never be too shy.

If you have a space for a bench to be installed-do that.

If you're ready to go with a shower curtain-go with a shower curtain. Not to mention you can wash them, and some are so pretty too:)

Grab bars. And yes, slippers might be very helpful too.

I hope to check the name of the mosaics later in the day..and you don't need a lot..our shower is pretty big, and we still have plenty of leftovers left. I think they come in 3 or 4 colors..

The Social services dept at the rehab facility should be very helpful with this. When mom went through this, social services would not allow her release until they had "inspected" her apartment and we had complied with their recommendations for the tub/shower, throw rugs, furniture placement, etc. They were very helpful.

At first I thought they were being extreme in their requirements, but they are pros, and they were right. I'm surprised they haven't already discussed things with you. There are a lot of little things they know about, including things like the correct type of slippers.

When I was recovering from surgery, I used a removable shower chair. I much prefer that, ugly as it is, to a fixed bench. First of all, the height is adjustable. Second, it can be moved. When I built the shower, which is barrier-free, I specified that one of the two shower heads be a hand held on a slider bar, and that the shower tray for that shower head be placed lower, so that items would be within an easy reach. Also, I have 2" square tiles on the shower floor, with a high coefficient of friction, so they are non-slip. While I love my shower normally, I really loved my shower when I was handicapped.

We have a solid surface shower pan in our master shower and it is nubby for lack of a better word. It is not the least bit slick. But, it is a little hard to keep looking clean. It's worth it to have a safe shower. It had to be templated then built and installed since our shower was already walled. We have a very low threshold, which came as a seperate piece. Then we tiled the walls. But, you could also use the same surface (only smoother) on the walls. This pan was pricey but worth it.

You can get a similar look and feel with cultured marble which is less expensive.

we used Alantra.

we are building a new house and doing an accessible shower. I may use the same product again.

im glad your DH is recovering from such a difficult injury. Good luck.

Shower shoes, a mat in the pan, grab bars, a chair and a hand shower. We did this when my father was elderly and unstable and when my late husband was very weak. Hospital social services should help you with this.

What Suero wrote about a movable shower chair. I didn't like the potential feeling of chilly stone or marble, perhaps slippery, to sit on. In the Frontgate catalogue I foiund a wood stool made of teak, sort of triangular in shape, with four legs, extremely sturdy. It's smooth (no splinters!) and comfortable and warm. and fits in a corner of the shower, but I can move it anywhere I want it. Sometimes I don't use it, but sometimes if I am having aches and pains I do use it. We bought it 15 years ago, long before our bathroom remodel, and it has worn like iron. It cost about $100 back then; it's up to $150 on sale now. Highly recommended for sitting comfortably!

I suspect it's personal..in our current shower there is no bench, so my husband bough a teak stool for me..also extremely sturdy. smooth and comfortable..he also put some sort of rubber non-slides on all of its legs. And..I'm still afraid to use it..Of course it's better to have it rather than not at all. But I don't know..every time I tried to sit on it I felt vulnerable. So i try not to. Still voting for a bench. But whatever works for other people..

One thing for sure: sturdy seating space is important of course.

What about putting a teak floor on top of the tile floor? I saw one on Pinterest the other day. It can get wet and I don't think it would be slippery. I'd still have him wear some kind of shoe at least getting in and out, and use a shower bench. The have a long one that sticks out side where you sit on it and slide over if that would work better. Could you just leave the shower door open and hang a shower curtain on a spring rod for now?

Maybe something like this? You could put in more than one, or they have different sizes:

http://www.amazon.com/SeaTeak-60022-Shower-Oiled-Finish/dp/B0042A7728/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464492519&sr=8-1&keywords=Teak+Shower+Mats

Here's a set of interlocking teak squares:

http://www.amazon.com/Bare-Decor-BARE-WF2009-Interlocking-Flooring/dp/B00J8SLW16/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1464492753&sr=8-4&keywords=Teak+Shower+Floor

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