Abstract: A perambulatory self-contained apparatus for facilitating care of invalids characterized by a narrow sit-down type bathtub mounted on casters. A lateral gate provides for easy access into the bathtub from ground level. Associated with the bathtub are a plurality of heated supply tanks, electrically powered pumps, mixing valves and conduits for selectively conveying liquids from the tanks or from the tub drainage outlet towards a shower ring or a hand-held spray unit.