Quick Comparison of Adult Changing Stations
| Model | Design | Published Height Range | Published Load Rating |
|---|
| ASI 9060 |
Powered height-adjustable |
16–39 in. |
500 lb |
| Bradley 9989 |
Powered height-adjustable |
16–39 in. |
500 lb |
| Koala Kare KB2600 |
Powered height-adjustable |
13-11/16–37-13/32 in. |
440 lb |
| Sova Ascent 70 & 76 |
Powered height-adjustable |
16–39 in. |
500 lb |
| Sova Attend 70 & 76 |
Fixed height |
Set by installation |
500 lb |
Manufacturer specifications, usable surface dimensions, installation requirements, and operating limits vary by model. The complete room layout and applicable project requirements should be reviewed before ordering.
If you are comparing adult changing tables for a new construction or renovation project, start with the required height adjustment, usable changing surface, transfer arrangement, wall and floor construction, electrical requirements, and available room space. The detailed guide below compares the major options and explains what to check before specifying a model.
Which Adult Changing Station Should You Choose?
Choosing an adult changing station involves more than comparing load ratings. The right table has to work for the people using it, the caregiver or attendant assisting them, the available restroom space, the transfer method, the building structure, and the requirements written into the project specification.
One of the first decisions is whether the project requires a powered height-adjustable changing station or whether a fixed-height adult changing table is appropriate. From there, compare usable changing surface dimensions, minimum and maximum height, open and closed projection, electrical requirements, controls, safety features, and installation details.
| Your Priority | Models to Consider | What to Compare |
|---|
| Powered height adjustment |
ASI 9060, Bradley 9989, Koala Kare KB2600, Sova Ascent |
Transfer height, maximum working height, control location, power requirements, and usable surface size. |
| Fixed-height installation |
Sova Attend 70 or Attend 76 |
Whether a fixed working height is appropriate for the intended users, caregivers, and specification. |
| Lower transfer height |
Compare the KB2600 with ASI 9060, Bradley 9989, and Sova Ascent |
The KB2600 publishes a lower minimum position, but the complete transfer method and other specifications still matter. |
| Limited restroom space |
Compare all candidate models |
Open projection, folded projection, caregiver access, mobility equipment, door swing, and required clearances. |
| Architect-specified model |
Start with the named model |
Review the exact submittal and obtain approval before substituting another changing station. |
Powered vs. Fixed-Height Adult Changing Tables
Powered height-adjustable adult changing stations allow the changing surface to move vertically. Lowering the table may assist with a planned transfer, while raising it can provide a more practical working height for a caregiver or attendant. ASI 9060, Bradley 9989, Koala Kare KB2600, and Sova Ascent all use powered height adjustment.
The presence of powered adjustment does not by itself determine whether a table is appropriate. Compare the actual height range with the transfer method being planned for the facility, and verify electrical service, control locations, wall and floor requirements, and the space needed around the table while it is moving.
Fixed-height adult changing tables do not raise and lower after installation. The Sova Attend series provides this type of arrangement. It can make sense where a fixed working height is acceptable and where the specification does not require powered adjustment.
A fixed-height table should not automatically be treated as an interchangeable substitute for a powered universal changing station. The intended users, caregiver needs, transfer plan, and project requirements should determine whether that arrangement is suitable.
Changing Surface Size: Overall Dimensions Are Not the Same as Usable Space
A model described as a 70-inch or 76-inch changing table does not necessarily provide a 70-inch or 76-inch usable changing surface. Manufacturers may separately publish cabinet width, overall table dimensions, and usable tray dimensions.
Check the Measurement the Specification Actually Requires
For example, Bradley's 9989 documentation identifies a 70.5 × 30.125-inch usable tray. Sova's Ascent 76 documentation distinguishes its larger overall surface from a 70.5 × 31.125-inch usable tray. If a project requires a particular changing-surface dimension, compare that requirement with the corresponding measurement in the manufacturer's drawing rather than relying on the model name.
ASI 9060 Universal Changing Station
The ASI 9060 is a powered height-adjustable universal changing station with a contoured ABS changing surface and stainless steel wall-module cover. ASI documents controls on the changing surface and wall module, an obstruction-sensing reverse function, hinged safety guard, and battery backup.
Its published height range is 16 to 39 inches, with a published load rating of 500 pounds. ASI lists a folded projection of approximately 9-19/32 inches.
Installation planning is especially important with this type of equipment. ASI specifies electrical requirements along with wall anchoring and floor-leveling considerations. Review the current documents provided with the ASI 9060 product listing before installation.
For projects using additional ASI commercial restroom products, you can also browse ASI restroom accessories available from ProDryers.
Bradley Corp. 9989 Universal Changing Table
The Bradley 9989 Universal Changing Table is another powered option for adult and universal changing applications. Bradley's published specifications include powered height adjustment, an ABS changing surface, stainless steel shroud, dual controls, battery backup, safety sensing, visual indicators, and audible warnings.
The published height range is 16 to 39 inches with a 500-pound load rating. Bradley's documentation also separates the overall table dimensions from the usable tray dimensions, which is important when comparing a specified changing-surface requirement.
We are adding the Bradley 9989 to the ProDryers adult changing station selection. Until the individual product listing is available, contact ProDryers for pricing and project assistance or browse our Bradley Corp. restroom accessories.
Koala Kare KB2600 Adjustable-Height Changing Station
The Koala Kare KB2600 uses a powered height-adjustable design with a vinyl stretcher-style changing surface. Koala publishes a 71 × 31.5-inch changing surface, handheld control, front safety guard, and backup battery.
The KB2600 has a published height range of approximately 13-11/16 to 37-13/32 inches. Its lower minimum position is worth comparing when transfer height is an important part of the project. The published load rating is 440 pounds.
Koala also identifies the KB2600 for applications that can include shower areas and wet rooms. That does not eliminate the need to review the entire room design, electrical installation, drainage, floor conditions, and applicable project requirements.
See the Koala Kare KB2600 product page for purchasing information. ProDryers also carries Koala Kare baby changing stations for facilities that need changing accommodations for infants as part of the same restroom project.
Sova Ascent and Attend Adult Changing Tables
Sova Ascent is Sova's powered height-adjustable changing-table family. ProDryers offers both the Ascent 70 / 80HS0106 and the Ascent 76 / 80HS0206.
Both use powered height adjustment with a published 16-to-39-inch range and 500-pound load rating. Sova also identifies backup battery capability and an automatic reverse feature. The published open projection is approximately 36.5 inches for Ascent 70 and 41 inches for Ascent 76.
Sova Attend provides a fixed-height alternative. The Attend 70 / 75HS0106 and Attend 76 / 75HS0206 use gas-assisted opening and closing and do not require electricity for vertical adjustment because the installed table height remains fixed.
Compare the complete Sova Ascent 70, Ascent 76, Attend 70, and Attend 76 available through ProDryers.
Plan the Restroom Before Ordering the Table
| Planning Item | What to Check |
|---|
| Transfer and caregiver access |
Provide enough room to approach the table and assist the user, including space for a wheelchair, lift, hoist, or other transfer equipment when applicable. |
| Open and folded footprint |
Check the table in both positions along with door movement, toilet and sink access, circulation, guards, and other moving components. |
| Wall and floor construction |
Confirm required structural backing, anchoring, floor support, and other mounting provisions before finishes are completed. |
| Electrical service |
For powered models, confirm circuit requirements, protection, outlet location, and accessibility for future service. |
| Privacy and location |
Choose a practical assisted-care location with sufficient privacy and access for both the user and caregiver. |
| Cleaning and maintenance |
Review approved cleaners, inspection requirements, guard operation, battery procedures, and service access. |
Adult Changing Stations, Accessibility, and Building Codes
There are two separate questions on most projects: Is an adult changing station required? and Does the selected changing station and room configuration satisfy the requirements that apply to this particular project?
Adult changing facilities are becoming a larger consideration in building design, particularly in public facilities where people who need assisted changing should be able to participate in everyday activities away from home.
Requirements can vary according to the adopted building code, occupancy, jurisdiction, project scope, and other applicable accessibility requirements. A manufacturer's description of a changing station as accessible, ADA-related, universal, or adult-sized does not by itself establish compliance for the complete restroom.
The architect, designer, code professional, or applicable local authority should confirm required table dimensions, height adjustment, clear floor space, controls, room layout, installation, and any other applicable criteria before the product is ordered.
Where Adult Changing Stations Are Used
Airports and transportation facilities: Travelers who require assisted changing may otherwise have very limited options when away from home.
Stadiums and arenas: Large venues serve thousands of visitors with a wide range of accessibility needs and can benefit from dedicated assisted-changing facilities.
Shopping centers and retail facilities: An adult changing station can make longer visits practical for families and caregivers who otherwise may have to leave the property.
Museums, zoos, attractions, and entertainment venues: These facilities often serve families for several hours at a time, making accessible changing facilities especially meaningful.
Schools and universities: Requirements can vary significantly depending on the population served, staffing, room design, and care arrangements.
Healthcare and care facilities: Facilities with formal care procedures should select equipment around their specific users, transfer methods, staffing practices, and clinical requirements rather than relying on a general commercial-restroom recommendation.
Adult Changing Tables vs. Baby Changing Stations
Adult changing stations and commercial baby changing stations serve different users and should not be treated as interchangeable products.
A baby changing station may publish a substantial static load-test figure, but that does not make it appropriate for an adult-sized user. Adult changing products differ in usable surface size, intended use, transfer arrangements, guards, room requirements, mounting, and in many cases height adjustment.
Facilities serving both infants and adult-sized users may require both types of changing accommodation. ProDryers carries commercial baby changing stations as well as adult and universal changing tables.
Coordinate the Complete Accessible Restroom
An adult changing station is only one component of the restroom. Depending on the project, the surrounding layout may also include toilets, lavatories, dispensers, mirrors, hand dryers, accessories, and accessibility equipment.
When planning the room, coordinate the changing table with commercial grab bars and other commercial restroom accessories while preserving the required maneuvering and transfer space.
Our Recommendation Before Ordering
Start with the people who will use the changing station and the transfer method that must be accommodated. Then compare the required changing-surface size, powered or fixed-height design, room dimensions, electrical service, wall and floor construction, and project specification.
If an architect has already specified a particular model, begin with that product rather than assuming another changing table with a similar load rating is an equivalent substitute.
Why Buy an Adult Changing Station From ProDryers?
ProDryers has supplied commercial restroom equipment for more than 20 years. We work with contractors, architects, facility managers, businesses, schools, government facilities, commercial property owners, and other organizations purchasing equipment for new construction, renovations, and existing facilities.
Because we sell products from multiple manufacturers, we can help compare adult and universal changing stations from ASI, Bradley Corp., Koala Kare, and Sova rather than steering every project toward a single manufacturer.
If you are working from an architectural specification, send us the model number and relevant project requirements. If the model has not yet been selected, tell us about the intended users, room dimensions, preferred changing-surface size, height-adjustment requirement, quantity, and delivery location.
You can also learn more about the people behind ProDryers on our Meet the Team page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adult Changing Stations
What is an adult changing station?
An adult changing station provides a changing surface designed for assisted personal care of adult-sized users. Models vary in usable surface dimensions, load rating, height adjustment, controls, installation requirements, and room-space requirements.
What is a universal changing station?
Manufacturers use the terms adult changing station, adult changing table, and universal changing station somewhat differently. Some manufacturers use universal to describe powered height-adjustable products intended for a broad range of users. Compare the actual specifications rather than choosing by terminology alone.
Do all adult changing tables raise and lower?
No. ASI 9060, Bradley 9989, Koala Kare KB2600, and Sova Ascent provide powered height adjustment. Sova Attend is a fixed-height adult changing table.
Does Bradley make an adult or universal changing table?
Yes. Bradley offers the 9989 Universal Changing Table with powered height adjustment, battery backup, safety features, and a published 500-pound load rating. ProDryers is adding the Bradley 9989 to this category and can assist with current project pricing.
Does a 76-inch model provide a 76-inch usable changing surface?
Not necessarily. Model names may relate to overall product dimensions rather than usable tray dimensions. Always review the manufacturer's drawing when a project requires a specific usable changing-surface length or width.
Can I replace a baby changing station with an adult changing table?
Not without reassessing the installation. Adult changing tables are significantly larger and may require different structural support, electrical service, room clearances, caregiver access, and transfer space. Existing baby-changing-station anchors and clearances should not be assumed suitable.
Are adult changing stations required in every commercial restroom?
No single blanket requirement applies to every commercial restroom. Requirements depend on the applicable building codes, adopted code edition, jurisdiction, occupancy, project scope, accessibility requirements, and potentially other laws or regulations. Have the project's responsible design professional or local authority determine what applies.
Do powered adult changing stations require plumbing?
The powered height-adjustment mechanism requires electricity rather than a water connection. The surrounding room may have separate plumbing or drainage requirements, especially in a wet-room or shower application.
What should I send ProDryers when requesting an adult changing station quote?
Send the manufacturer and model number if known, quantity, project specification, delivery ZIP code, required delivery date, and any special receiving requirements. If you are comparing models, also include the height-adjustment requirement and any required changing-surface dimensions.
Need Help Choosing an Adult Changing Station?
Selecting the right adult or universal changing station requires more than comparing price or load rating. ProDryers can help you compare powered versus fixed-height tables, usable changing surfaces, height ranges, room-space requirements, installation considerations, manufacturer options, and project specifications.
Call 888-503-7937 or email ProDryers with the model or specification, quantity, and delivery location.
