Abstract: A commode device for invalid patients is disclosed comprising a framemember having a plurality of legs with a toilet seat portion horizontally supported on the frame. A commode receptacle having a bottom, sidewalls, and an open top is detachably mounted on the frame directly below the toilet seat portion. An access port is provided in the sidewall of the commode receptacle to permit manual access into the interior of the receptacle to permit cleaning of a patient seated above the open top thereof. A closure means is provided on the access port to permit selective opening and closing thereof.