Medline Drop Arm Commode with Padded Seat and Backrest, Durable Toilet Chair for Adults and Seniors, Removable Pail, Splash Guard, Drop Down Arms for Easy Transfer, 350 lb. Weight Capacity, Tan

Great potty chair, very comfortable . No assembly, but very stable ..

The absolutely only thing that I don’t like is the padded seat. Now don’t get me wrong, it is very comfortable to sit on, and the seat is warm as opposed to a cold hard plastic seat. But always having to sanitize the padded seat leaves a lot to be desired but it can’t be helped. There is a metal shelf that the seat rests on and it was rusty looking from the very first and it stays rusty and very unsightly, it’s hard to tell if you have Fecal matter on it so I am continually cleaning it and the rust comes off onto the cleaning cloth so you can never tell if it’s clean enough. That’s only one of the bad things about this chair. You have to remove the complete toilet seat and lid of your toilet in order to use this chair. And that makes the toilet unusable for men and women if they want to use the regular toilet to sit on. I wasn’t expecting that. The toilet chair did not sit on the toilet well if the back of the chair was left on so we have to use it without the back. But having access to lowering the arms has been very helpful. My 94 year old mother was scraping her hand and left it bleeding when using other chairs and if she leaves these handles up then she has a little problem with hand placement when she is trying to cleanse herself. But having the arms down frees up her moving space while sitting on the seat. This chair is very heave and not easy to lift unless it’s by someone with a sturdy build. But having said all of this I would definitely buy this chair again. It is very useful by having the ability to lower the handles. Yes it’s been a good buy even tho I’ve complained about a few things.

This MEDLINE PADDED DROP-ARM COMMODE (Guardian Signature Model G98204) works really well as an extremely sturdy toilet safety frame. The drop arms lock solidly, and won't disengage without some pressure on the release buttons. Also, the buttons are well-placed to avoid accidental release. The padded seat is comfortable, and is a little wider than a standard toilet seat (a good feature). The included commode pail has a handle and a lid. The handle can be removed. This is a very tall commode. When the legs are in the next-to-highest position, the padded seat is 23-1/2" from the floor. (The unpadded seat on my older-model Invacare commode is 21" from the floor when the legs are at the highest position.) At the highest position, the included splash guard is barely long enough to reach the toilet bowl. The frame height is easy to adjust with the pop-up buttons in the legs. You'll need a large Phillips screwdriver to set this up, either as a commode or a safety frame. The padded seat arrives with screwed-on brackets that must be removed and reattached to secure the seat to the commode frame. It took me about 15 minutes, working by myself; if I'd had someone to hold the frame, it would have taken less than 5 minutes. The padded back is easily attached with more pop-up buttons; if you're using this as a safety frame, you don't attach the padded back. According to the instructions, the commode "can be easily cleaned with regular household cleaning products", but not with abrasive powders or scouring pads. The grips on the arms should be cleaned only with mild soap, detergent, or household cleaner. So far, in my experience, cleaning is very easy.

This product works well for my elderly aunt. The padded seat is a big plus. The size is a great fit for her.I gave it only 4 stars because one of the arms is wobbly, but fortunately does not come off. It seems like it is missing a bolt inside the pipe.

Great quality and easy to assemble for use over home toilet. And truthfully, I'm the least handy handywoman you'll ever find. This chair is exactly like the one being used in rooms in the acute Rehab Centre (for stroke and other illnesses leading to serious physical or cognitive issues) at Providence Little Company of Mary, San Pedro, CA. The occupational therapists there recommended this model. And if you look at their ratings, the center at San Pedro was voted in 2015 in the Top 1% in the country for rehabilitation and physical & occupational therapies, so these people know what they're doing! (The commode & frame our very good insurance covered? Horrible, hard plastic medieval torture device that I found uncomfortable after 30 seconds, and I'm in perfect health, plus it had no back rest.) I also think it's good that the chair my husband was helped to use in the hospital (learning to transfer from walker to chair) is the same at home--complete continuity. My one wish is a design one--unless you have the tools to take off your home toilet seat & lid, you can't use the back rest because it won't fit properly--even with back rest on closest setting, the padded seat is still too far forward. (I realized that home toilets have large tanks right behind the seat, unlike the hospital commodes with more clearance & pipes instead of individual tanks.) But of course if someone is using this chair bedside, then the back rest is perfect for those needing more support, and you still want this commode over the contraption insurance is liable to cover. Last note, though this chair is NOT waterproof, the therapists told me it could be used as a shower chair. The padding will get squelchy over time, but if your disability is more short- than long term (like recovery from a stroke) having a second more comfortable shower chair will be good. I ordered a non-padded tub bench for initial use but once he's strong enough to switch to his own tile shower, he plans on using this chair for rest breaks (until he can stand the entire time). I almost ordered a "dual padded commode/ shower chair" that was $200, but the therapist told me that the Medline chair could be used instead. Since he'll need this for the shower for a limited time, I'm not worried about the seat getting ruined, since it's not like we'll sell this when it's no longer needed. But using it as a shower chair is definitely "off label" use. JDC has been the BEST seller to work with, too.

We purchased two of these and had different experiences with both. First the good: comfortable padded seat, drop down arms (essential when a family member had to transfer from a wheelchair), and able to be used independently with an included pail or over a regular oblong toilet. For the latter we just put the toilet seat up, but some reviews mention having to move it first. The not-so-good: One of the commodes rusted on the rails where the bucket sits right away. The brownish color is quite off-putting and it would be better if the manufacturer used a more rust-proof metal or treated it with a protective spray. After reading reviews with similar complaints, I was able to get most of it off with a combination of Barkeeper's Friend powder, and then later a wire brush and rust-remover spray. But this should not be necessary, as it is even advertised as a shower chair! The other commode (the one not over the toilet) developed some rust but not as much. We actually had to order this commode 3 times, even though we only wanted 2. The second commode arrived broken. When we called Amazon, customer service said they would send out another one right away, but then told me I was responsible for disclosing of the broken one because these kinds of products are not returnable! I told them there wasn't a hygiene issue and it hadn't even been removed from the box, but they insisted it was my job to take this very heavy commode to the dump. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, they relented and arranged a pickup later that week. As far as commodes go, this is a good one if you don't mind scrubbing off the rust or perhaps spraying it with some kind of preventative coating. Update on 2/18/25 Posting to see if they have done anything to improve the rusting of the metal tubes. Trying to clean them with powerful rust removal treatment on a regular basis is a royal pain, but if not done regularly, the bars looks brownish and, frankly, disgusting. I dread having to go through the whole de-rusting process every weekend. It's a shame because mechanically the swinging arms, sturdiness, comfortable seat are a 5/5, the bucket that doesn't quite fit a 3.5/5 and the Rusting bars a 0/5. If they could fix this, there would be no competition. Overall I now give it a 2/5 because it is so high maintenance.

This has been a terrific help for my mom. We bought this quite some time ago so it's been through plenty of use. After my mom had a heart attack and surgery, she was pretty weak and we decided to get a portable commode. At first we tried buying a portable commode from the local drug store but it was very flimsy and uncomfortable for my mom. The Medline commode was a huge improvement because it was quite sturdy and comfortable for her. All of the metal parts are solid steel and the legs are easily adjusted for height. The seat is cushioned with a good quality cover and while it's firm, it's not too hard. Thank the LORD she gained enough strength so that we didn't need to use it as a portable commode but we have continued to use it as a replacement for a raised-height seat on her toilet and it's been a great help there too. (We just took out the plastic "bucket" and raised the leg height a little.) The side arms are set at a good height for her to use when sitting down or getting up. Assembly was also very easy. At first I was concerned because I couldn't find any instructions but then I realized there were just a few parts to assemble and it obvious how they went together. Finally, the vendor we used got us the item in just a couple of days even though we didn't request expedited shipping. If you or someone you know needs a portable commode, this is the one to get.

Other reviews claimed that the bucket doesn't line up, the bucket is on a track that can be easily slid around and can't conceivably be an issue for a man or woman in any situation. It's a fully adjustable padded seat, the pads are great providing allot of soft non slip cushion, the legs don't slide, we use it for the shower too (although i'm guessing it will eventually rust as it doesn't specifically state it's meant as a shower chair too, it hasn't yet.) The height is one of the highest there is although we didn't end up needing the max height. this seat was an easy choice among the rest I looked up, and reviews saying things about it here made me waste allot of time considering other chairs for my dad. Those reviews saying the bucket didn't line up and caused issues seem to be outright false information. Great chair all around, well worth the money. backrest comes apart and arms drop down and out of the way very easily. comes assembled, easy to pack up and move. Has both a bucket with top and toilet adapter which both work very well.

Good quality, it works great. My mother is happy with it.

This is the only commode I haven't had to add padding to. It's easy to assemble. The only downside is how difficult it is to drag it across the floor. Would love to have optional wheels/breaks so grandpa can zoom around his room.

Very comfortable seat.

Comfortable to sit on and very stable. I wish the pail had a spout to it. It’s kind of a cheaper plastic and I’m not too happy with it, but the commode is high-quality.

Absolutely perfect!!!!!