3 Great Reasons to Have a Stair Lift Installed in Your Home

If your home has someone who requires help with stairs, consider the benefits of having a stair lift system installed.

1. Provide Independence & Hope
“You Deserve Your Independence”, our motto, is the reason we do what we do. You’ll be easily going up and down the stairs without ever having to ask for assistance.

2. Reduce Fear of Falling
Falls are a leading cause of injuries among our elderly. Items left on the stairs can become hazards and even just the act of climbing can lead to slips and falls. With a stair lift installed in your home, fear of falling while climbing stairs is completely eliminated.

3. Avoid Expensive Remodelling
A stair lift is a cost-effective solution that doesn’t require extensive renovations to accomplish… and you’ll be enjoying the benefits of your stair lift within hours of our arrival!

About Advantage Health

Advantage Home Health Solutions founders – Fran and Phil Hochhausen, have volunteered for many years at a local club and district level of an international service organization with the motto, “Service above Self”.

They wanted to create a business that would take advantage of their volunteer experiences and business skills to help people. With Phil’s knowledge of equipment handling and Fran’s know-how in serving people in the retail sector, they chose to create a business that gives people the opportunity to live safely and independently in their homes.

It is stressful trying to make an informed decision about available products and solutions with little time to do so. Fran and Phil realized the importance of providing timely free-of-charge at-home discussions about choices and options for those searching for mobility and accessibility solutions to ensure a safe, independent situation for themselves or loved ones.

Where We Serve

We serve the Greater Calgary Area – including: Acme, Airdrie, Chestermere, Didbury, High River, Langdon, Okotoks, Olds, Redwood Meadows, Three Hills and Sundre.

Common Stair Lift Questions

How Much Does a Stair Lift Cost?
Straight stair lifts range in price from ^$3000-^$4500 installed, depending on the model and options chosen. Recycled stair lifts can be 25% less than this. Curved stair lifts are custom-crafted to the exact angles of your steps for an extraordinarily smooth ride from start to finish. Curved stair chairs start at $10,000 installed and can increase depending on additional options, stairway configuration and total length.

Are There Stair Lift Financing Options?
While a stair lift is not covered under insurance, Advantage Home Health Solutions does offer a stair lift rental program to assist those who have short-term requirements. There are also government funding options you may qualify for that we’ll be happy to show you.

How Do I Know Which Stair Lift is the Best Choice?
Advantage Home Health Solutions will visit your home to assess your unique situation and discuss your needs and concerns. Based on that information, we’ll explain which stairlift options will give you the best benefit.  We provide several options for straight and curved stair lifts both indoors and outside and we’ll ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision that you’ll feel comfortable with.

Is There a Warranty on Stair Lifts?
New stair lifts have varying warranties and we’ll be happy to go over those details on the stair lift system you are interested in. Advantage Home Health Solutions offers a 90 day warranty on recycled (used) stair lifts.There may also be warranty remaining from when the stair lift was first installed. Whether new or recycled, Advantage offers a 1-year service labour warranty on all stair lift installations.

Can I Install the Stair Lift Myself?
Stairlifts help keep you safe, and for that reason Advantage Home Health Solutions and our manufacturers discourage stair lift self-installations. Furthermore, warranties are no longer valid if not installed by a qualified technician. Our quoted prices include installation and our technicians are factory-trained and experienced to ensure the stair lift is installed properly and safely. The average straight stairlift installation takes less than 3 hours so you’ll be enjoying it in short order.

Is a Stair Lift a Permanent Fixture?
Stair lifts are installed onto the stair treads of your steps, not the walls, so there is no structural modification needed.They are easily removed when selling your home or moving. If you no longer require your stair lift, Advantage Home Health Solutions will buy back your stair lift depending on age and condition.

Are There Special Power Requirements?
Stair lifts are battery operated and only require a standard 110v wall outlet to charge the batteries (2 x 12v). Since your stair lift is battery operated, it will still work in the event of a power outage.

What is the Stair Lift Weight Capacity?
There are a variety of choices to accommodate 300lbs to 600lbs. We’ll explain the different stair lift models and options during our free consultation.