Residential Stair Lifts

Premier Medical is an authorized dealer of Handicare, Harmer and Merits Stairlifts.

Straight Stair Lifts

Whether due to an injury or illness, age or ability, the thought of getting up and down a staircase becomes more challenging. Safety and security are primary concerns, but so is being able to enjoy your life… your family.

Innovative engineering and design from a trusted manufacturer – Harmar – will give you the confidence and freedom to go where you want, when you want, in your home.

Curve Stair Lifts

Whether due to an injury or illness, age or ability, the thought of getting up and down a staircase becomes more challenging. Safety and security are primary concerns, but so is being able to enjoy your life… your family.

Innovative engineering and design from a trusted manufacturer – Harmar – will give you the confidence and freedom to go where you want, when you want, in your home.

Vertical Platform Lifts

Harmar Highlander Vertical Platform Lifts (VPL), also known as Porch Lifts, are a great lift option for indoor and outdoor access.

Whether you are having fun summer barbeque, a simple get together on a deck, or gaining access into a home, a VPL offers you full access to your home and yard without the burden of transferring out of your power chair, scooter, or wheelchair.

What Features Are Available

Some lifts come with certain functionalities, ergonomic features, and optional add-ons that others don’t.

Here are some features you might run across:

• Multiple charging points: Charging points are where your stairlift battery is charged, usually at the top and bottom of the stairs, so the lift can be charged while parked.
• Continuous charging function: Some rails are fitted with a continuous charging system so that the lift will be charged no matter where it is parked along the rail.
• Fold-up seats, footrests, and armrests: These help to ensure the seat doesn’t create an obstacle or hazard when not in use.
• Safety sensors: Sensors detect obstacles in the lift’s path and signal the stairlift to stop.
• Retractable seat belt: All lifts come with a seat belt as a standard feature. A retractable seat belt is easy-to-use and is more aesthetically pleasing than a loose one.
• Harness: A harness will give additional support in cases where a seat belt doesn’t offer enough.
• Flip-up rail: Stairlift rails have to extend beyond the last step of your staircase to ensure the chair will transport the user safely to the top or bottom of the stairs. The last section of rail can be a folding rail so that it can be stowed out of the way and not become a potential safety hazard.
• Remote controls: These enable you to “call” and “send” the lift where needed.
• Key switch: A key switch will help you prevent unauthorized use of the lift (such as by young children).
• Manual emergency stop: This is a button that can be pushed if you need to stop the lift for some reason.
• Battery backup: A battery backup will ensure your stairlift still works if there’s a power outage.
• Swivel seat: This will make transfer onto and off of the lift easier and safer.
• Adjustable seat height: Having an adjustable seat height is ideal if you have multiple users. 

You’ll notice that most features involve making the stairlift more practical and safer for users and others who will be in the home. There are aesthetic options too, such as the availability of different types of upholstery to suit the style of your home.

Which Stair Lifts are Best?

We only carry stair lift brands we believe in. Merits, Harmar, and Handicare are all well-respected names in the business. The lift that is best for you will depend on your needs and your home. Call us for a free assessment. We’ll help you find the right stair lift for you.

There are a number of factors that affect the price of a stair lift, including the configuration of your stairs, what features you’ll need, and what brand best meets your needs. Our team will help make sure you get what you need and aren’t stuck with anything you don’t.