The Palma Vita is Closomat’s classic floor-standing wash and dry toilet. It provides a familiar WC format with the stability required for users with reduced balance, variable transfers or where wall fixing is unsuitable.
Palma Vita Floor - Standing
When a stable, floor-fixed solution is clinically preferred.
Easy to install, easy to adapt to individual needs, with a range of extras and accessories to completely tailor the experience. And it can be easily adapted if needs change in the future.
Closomat’s unique system allows the user to benefit from the toilet’s automatic functions by just pressing and releasing the elbow pad
Easy to use regardless of manual capability / dexterity
Removes hand/body contact and risk of faecal contamination
Enables the user to go to the toilet with little or no help
Can be used by all members of the household
Safe working load: 190kg/30st
How do you decide if a wash and dry toilet is appropriate?
Floor fixing is required for load-bearing compliance
Integrated support arms or bariatric seating are clinically indicated
Long-term adaptability is required without structural wall work
Safe working load
190 kg / 30 st.
Clinical note
Compatible with hoists, shower chairs and toilet lifters for progressive conditions
How to use the Closomat Palma Vita
1
Flushing
Press either elbow pad whilst standing for conventional flush.
2
Washing
Press elbow pad whilst seated and hold down for approximately 10-15 seconds, flushing and warm water washing will then take place.
3
Drying
Warm air drying automatically follows when elbow pad is released.
Accessories as clinical interventions
Accessories within the Vita Range are specified to address identified functional risks. They are prescribed as part of the clinical solution, not added features.
Integrated fold-down support arms
Indicated where upper limb support is required for sitting balance or transfers.
Clinical benefits
- Improves trunk control and midline alignment
- Supports controlled sit-to-stand movement
- Reduces falls risk during fatigue or delayed initiation
- Minimises reliance on carers for steadying
Soft Seats options
Specified where pressure, tolerance or discomfort limits safe or prolonged sitting.
Clinical benefits
- Reduces pressure on bony prominences
- Improves tolerance for hygiene routines
- Supports users with pain, sensitivity or fragile skin
- Horseshoe options enable targeted hygiene access
Bariatric Seating
Indicated where standard seating does not safely support body size or weight distribution.
Clinical benefits
- Maintains safety and dignity
- Preserves correct pelvic positioning
- Reduces risk of instability or equipment failure
Control options
Control methods are selected based on the user’s strongest and most reliable movement pattern.
Clinical benefits
- Removes fine motor and grip demands
- Supports consistent activation for users with tremor, weakness or splinting
- Reduces failed activations and frustration
- Enables independent use despite reduced hand function