Link to their house to view actual bath:

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/52-Bayview-Dr_West-Warwick_RI_02893_M35191-03334#photo1

It looks like a lovely house so hopefully they feel positive about the move.

Rather than changing out the tub in the tight hall bath and keeping tight toilet niches, I'd probably leave that mostly the way it is and give a shower to the Master. It appears (verify realtor drawing) there may be enough room taking over the Master closet and hall bath linen. The stack appears to be right between the toilets (from vent on roof RED dot), so it shouldn't be 'difficult' to flip them around while adding the shower there. Flipping the Bedroom#2 closet into the master as it already has another smaller one.

It's still a full bathroom remodel and the cost associated with it, but allows you the chance to hopefully get clearances needed and provide for grab bars and a low curb. And will certainly hold, and probably improve, investment value.

Thank you! I like it but i think they may be giving up too many closets. The house doesn't have a lot of storage. The bath closet would be a big one to give up. They don't *need* two showers, they could get by with just one in the main bath that can be accessed from both sides. Not sure if its doable tho.

Wheelchair needing to be planned for?

If so, this might work

Maybe the tub could stay in its current location but my hunch is that moving it to the spot I show creates more room for a helper foe your father.

Becky Harris has some really good articles on Houzz about designing for aging.From personal experience with my parents and in remodeling our forever home:
Bathroom design to fit current needs for your father. Toilet assist handles are inexpensive, removable and easy to install. Grab bars are essential. These universal designs are a blessing even for families with young children. Who hasn’t struggled bathing a toddler in a too cramped bathroom.
Perfectly level floor transitions with similar flooring. No rugs!
Door handles should be levers, not knobs.
AARP and Property Brothers had an article with in the last year about universal design.
Visit an Independent Living property for ideas.
The next biggest issue is the “STUFF”. Moving my mom from a 2,000 sq ft home to a 600 sq ft apartment was painful enough. Despite donating ere was still a lot left to deal with. A climate controlled storage unit provides an interim solution for seasonal items and the “don’t get rid of this” alarm.
Good luck and bless you for taking this on.

I’ll add - the vanity in the full bath I show should be less wide to allow for more room by the tub. All doors 36” wide with full turn around space in front of all openings. This layout allows for that plus a lot more storage. Good luck to you and your parents!

3onthetree - sorry i should have said access the shower area from both sides. Construction is an issue because everyyything is an issue right now. They are in shock i think after leaving their home of 30 years to a smaller one level. They even say now they need a bigger home but the reason they sold is because the house was too big to clean and the stairs were too much. I'm hoping they adapt.

I thought about swapping the closet from the second bedroom and opening it up to the master as you sow in the first diagram. Thanks so much for your help!

Valinta Thanks for all those helpful suggestions - much appreciated!

Thinkdesignlive I do think a wheelchair is in my dad's future, they aren't taking that into account and its hard to bring up : (

I like the idea of tub along outside wall. Would something like this work? (slanted wall on bath closet for more room at toilet if my dad needs help and wall down on side of vanity)

(ignore the little tub in the WIC its not meant to be there!)