When a caregiver does the bathing, the right Ella tub depends on how the bather gets in and how the tub is filled. The HomeCare 32x60 is a caregiver-only transfer tub with a built-in 80 gallon pre-filled tank that fills the tub in about 90 seconds at a preset temperature. The HoistAssist (Transfer3060HL) pairs a transfer tub with a battery hoist rated for about 440 pounds, and it is the one tub the team points to when a Hoyer lift is part of the plan. The CareGiver (LD6632) is a lay-down tub with an integrated side reservoir, sold as the 400L tank, holding about 105 gallons, for bathers who cannot sit. And for many households a standard Transfer tub with the L-shaped door is enough, because a bather can slide in from a wheelchair with help. Here is how they compare using only the published specifications.

Side-By-Side from the Published Specs

Imperial figures above are the printed specifications. Where the source is metric (the hoist and the CareGiver drawings), we have converted and marked the values as approximate.

Here the HomeCare is shown in use, from entry through the fill sequence to the hydro massage and rinse. The extra-wide entry and sit-down height make it friendly for a bather moving in from a wheelchair, and the fill sequence is what sets it apart: the caregiver presets the temperature, the internal tank fills and stops on its own, the bather gets in and the door is closed, and one press of the fill button empties the warm tank into the tub in under 90 seconds. The hydro jets and intensity dial are shown, along with the optional wall-mounted waterfall faucet and extendable hand shower for rinsing.

HomeCare or HoistAssist?

They solve different problems. The HomeCare solves the wait: the bather is seated, the door is closed, and the pre-filled tank means there is almost no time sitting in an empty tub. It is designed exclusively for assisted bathing and is not intended for self-bathing. The HoistAssist solves the lift: a bather who cannot bear weight or slide across is lifted in the hoist seat over the door opening and lowered into the water. The hoist is part of the product and is purchased with the tub. If your question is "which tub works with a Hoyer lift," the team's answer is only this one. The published profile for the tank tub is Ella HomeCare 32x60 Transfer Tub, and the hoist and CareGiver details are in HoistAssist and CareGiver Assisted-Bathing Systems.

When a Standard Transfer Tub Is Enough

A Transfer tub is the right choice when the bather can move sideways from a wheelchair onto the seat with a caregiver's help. The L-shaped door fits over the toilet and opens 172 degrees, leaving the whole seat edge open for a sliding transfer, and the two-latch gear and shaft lock seals it. The three ways to enter and how the door is built are shown in Getting Into a Transfer Tub, and the five sizes are compared in Wheelchair Transfer Tubs Compared. Two things a Transfer tub does not do: it does not come with a pre-fill tank (it fills from your home water heater), and the team does not recommend it for a Hoyer lift.

Watch how the extra-wide L-shaped door swings clear for a sliding transfer, how the two-latch lock closes, and the options a caregiver may appreciate on a Transfer tub: independent foot massage with its own pump and dial, dual drains for fast emptying, chromatherapy, the optional heated seat and backrest, and the four-fold glass screen or shower column for rinsing.

What Is Published, and What Is Not

The HomeCare has a full combined spec and installation document. The HoistAssist has a spec sheet only, with no manual, brochure or separate warranty page. The CareGiver has technical drawings and the general cleaning instructions only, and its detailed dimensions are drawn rather than printed, so the footprint above is approximate. For anything beyond these figures, including caregiver training, therapy choices on the CareGiver, or fit in a specific room, ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 rather than relying on a third-party summary.

Common Questions

Planning an assisted-bathing installation? Open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support/new with the bather's needs and the room dimensions, and we will help you narrow it to the right tub.