Updated: July 24, 2024
Lifeway Mobility provides independent living solutions for people of all ages. The company offers a variety of stair lifts, ramps, wheelchair lifts, home elevators, transfer systems and other safety products. The Lifeway Mobility team works with customers and caregivers to understand their needs. Product recommendations meet current and future requirements for living safely at home.
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Lifeway Mobility offers stair lifts, ramps, wheelchair lifts, home elevators, transfer systems and other products to keep you safe in your home.
Your ability to move around the house and care for yourself may change, a quality stair lift, home elevator, wheelchair lift, or walk-in tub can help you age in place. Lifeway Mobility provides free comprehensive assessments and consultations to understand each customer’s holistic needs. Product recommendations are unique to your circumstances to improve your mobility, safety, comfort, independence and quality of life.
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Lifeway Mobility’s business practices start with taking time to understand each customer’s needs. Making a quick sale is never a goal, and consumer reviews back up this claim. Certified professionals make a detailed evaluation of the consumer’s mobility challenges and the living environment, including assessing future needs. Lifeway Mobility consultants work as a team with the consumer, caregivers and health care professionals.
Lifeway Mobility’s clientele includes people of all ages seeking to increase their mobility safely. Solutions may be as simple as adding grab bars in the bathroom or as complex as adding a high-tech curved stair lift. The company provides residential and commercial products, installation and rentals in California, the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Rocky Mountain Region, Southeast, Southern New England and Texas.
Product | Available solutions |
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Stair lifts | Straight, curved, outdoor and commercial stair lifts |
Wheelchair ramps | Aluminum modular, portable, threshold and vehicle ramps |
Wheelchair lifts | Indoor, outdoor, inclined platform and commercial wheelchair lifts |
Elevators | Home elevators, glass elevators and dumbwaiters |
Bathroom safety | Walk-in or roll-in showers, walk-in tubs, shower seats and safety accessories, and toilet solutions |
Transfer aids | Free-standing and fixed lift systems, grab bars and poles, bed rails, and tub and shower transfer systems |
Stair lifts remove physical and safety constraints from multistory homes. A specially designed chair gently moves up and down the staircase while leaving room for others to use the steps. Lifeway Mobility sells straight, curved, outdoor and commercial-grade stair lifts from manufacturers known for quality products.
Lifeway rents straight stair lifts for installations that aren’t permanent. Rentals are helpful when you’re recovering from surgery or a relative with limited mobility is visiting your home. You can buy used straight stair lifts from Lifeway Mobility, depending on inventory, and save up to $1,000.
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Lifeway Mobility Stair Lifts
A wheelchair lift is a secure platform with a powerful motor that raises and lowers individuals seated in wheelchairs. Lifeway Mobility sells vertical lifts that move between floors and incline lifts that span existing staircases. Indoor and outdoor models are available.
Both manufacturers produce commercial and residential models. Lifeway Mobility did not offer vehicle lifts at the time we published this review. The company offers rentals and may have used wheelchair lifts for sale at some locations. Get a free wheelchair lift quote today.
Wheelchair ramps are used for safe and secure entrance to homes and businesses. Lifeway Mobility installs ramps properly designed for slope and length.
Lifeway Mobility offers ramp rentals at some locations.
A home elevator may seem like an extravagance. However, the cost is typically much less than selling your home and moving to another house or a senior living facility. Many home elevator models are attractive and fit in with the home décor.
Lifeway Mobility offers dumbwaiters for moving groceries, laundry, household supplies and more between floors. Models are available from Waupaca and Staying Home, with a low-cost dumbwaiter from Harmar. Weight capacity ranges from 100 to 250 pounds, with options like shelves, lighting and hoistway doors. Get a free home elevator quote today.
Currently, Lifeway Mobility can install residential elevators in the following locations only:
Slipping and falling on hard bathroom surfaces is a significant cause of injury or death for seniors. Walk-in tubs remove this hazard with easy entry and exit, nonslip surfaces and safe seating. Lifeway Mobility does not name manufacturers but sells a variety of walk-in tub models.
The company offers side-entry tubs with inward- and outward-swinging doors and bariatric tubs with an extra-wide seat. All models include a shower wand and whirlpool spa, and each has several hydrotherapy options. Refer to our walk-in tub cost information to see how features and installation affect pricing.
Roll-in or walk-in showers are curbless and level with the floor to ease entering and exiting. Eliminating the step into the shower removes the trip hazard or provides wheelchair accessibility.
Lifeway Mobility does not mention any specific accessibility shower manufacturers on the website but offers over 400 custom configurations. The company can design and install a barrier-free shower that works for your health requirements, available space and bathroom décor.
Lifeway Mobility also offers three modular barrier-free showers that can be installed faster than custom designs. Each features high-quality products made in the U.S., and financing is available for any package.
Lifeway Mobility consultants know that the wrong type of transfer aid can impair muscle and joint performance. From grab bars to bedrails to lift systems, recommended solutions help maintain the client’s strength and physical functioning. There’s less strain on caregivers at the same time.
Lifeway Mobility provides detailed information about each product on its website but doesn’t list prices for everything. We share the costs (including installation) of Lifeway Mobility provided below. See The Cost of Aging In Place Remodeling to learn about costs to make your home fit for independent living.
Mobility Solution | Price Range |
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Straight stair lifts | $2,500 – $8,000 |
Curved stair lifts, customized | $11,000+ |
Wheelchair ramps | $1,000 – 10,000+ (varies based on configuration) |
Lifeway Mobility offers monthly financing and rent-to-own deals for some products. You can also rent a stair lift for short-term use or buy a used model to save money.
Lifeway’s stair lifts come with a warranty on both the product and labor.
Call the number on Lifeway Mobility’s website or use the online contact form to ask questions, get information or schedule a free home assessment. Lifeway Mobility’s services and products are available to individuals, builders and other businesses in these states:
The Lifeway Mobility website lists funding sources with national and state programs that help make mobility solutions affordable. Insurance or Medicare may cover some costs. The company offers financing in some areas.
Lifeway Mobility has more than 5,000 online reviews. We searched for complaints about Lifeway Mobility and came up empty-handed. Consumers give the company 4.8 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot, where many reviews note installers are knowledgeable, professional and polite. Some reviews mention friendly, responsive customer service.
The Better Business Bureau rates Lifeway Mobility with an A+ and provided accreditation in 2017. Only one complaint has been filed with the BBB in the past three years, but it’s now closed, and no details are available.
Facebook reviews average 4.7 out of 5 stars and mentions thorough home and health assessments. Google reviews yield 4.8 out of 5 stars, and HomeAdvisor gives Lifeway Mobility 4.9 out of 5 stars. Multiple reviews praised professional sales and installation employees.
Unfortunately, health insurance is unlikely to pay for home accessibility solutions. If you have Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement Insurance, check if any benefits cover altering your home to have the equipment installed. You can also call Lifeway Mobility or see the funding sources on the website to learn about home medical modification programs.
Lifeway Mobility has several office locations around the country. Depending on where you live, you may find a fully operational showroom nearby where you can try products. Call the company to learn about showrooms in your state and products available for testing at each location.
Yes, Lifeway Mobility’s trained team members may hold one or more of these credentials:
Manufacturer Certified Installers
Certified CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists)
Certified CEAC (Certified Environmental Access Consultant)
USC Certified Home Modification Executive
Licensed Elevator Installers
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The time required to receive and install your system depends on whether the product is in inventory. Lifeway Mobility can usually install most straight stair lifts and some ramps within one day, usually in around five hours. Customized installations take longer, as do projects requiring building permits or extensive remodeling.
Lifeway Mobility consultants are trained to know what products can help people with disabilities and seniors safely move around the home. The company takes the time to thoroughly understand each client’s needs and home environment to offer appropriate, cost-effective solutions. Lifeway Mobility offers some money-saving alternatives to help customers maintain their independence and remain comfortable in their homes.
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Lifeway Mobility Stair Lifts