Yes, you can rent a curved stair lift, but very few companies offer it. Able Care Group rents curved stair lifts to homes in 14 New Jersey counties and 5 New York counties. Renting makes sense when the need is temporary: a recovery from surgery, a stretch of rehab, or a relative staying for a season. The equipment comes out again when the need is over.
Why Almost Nobody Rents Curved Stair Lifts
A straight staircase can take a standard rail, so a straight stair lift can come out of one home and go into another. A curved staircase is different. Its rail is measured in your home and built to the exact shape of those stairs, so it follows the turns, half-landings, winders and spirals that a straight rail cannot reach. A rail made for one staircase rarely fits the next, which is why most dealers only sell curved units.
We rent them anyway. If the need is temporary, call us and ask what is possible for your staircase.
When Renting a Stair Lift Makes More Sense Than Buying
| Your situation | What usually fits |
|---|---|
| Recovery after surgery or a hospital stay, with an end date | Rent a curved stair lift |
| A parent or relative staying with you for a season | Rent a curved stair lift |
| A long-term or progressive mobility need | Buy a curved stair lift built for your stairs |
| A long-term need on a tighter budget | Pre-owned equipment, installed by the same team |
If the need turns out to be permanent, the same team that installed the rental can quote a curved rail stair lift built for your staircase. We fit curved rails from Bruno and UP Stairlift, with 275 or 400 lb. capacity depending on the model.
Who a Curved Stair Lift Is Right For
A stair lift carries the rider on a seat along the rail, so the rider has to be able to get on and off the seat. It suits people who still walk, including people who use a cane or a walker. If the person uses a wheelchair and cannot transfer out of it, a stair lift is the wrong tool. A vertical platform lift raises the person while they stay in the chair, and we rent those too.
What to Tell Us When You Ask About a Stair Lift Rental
Every rental depends on the equipment, the site and how long you need it. The fastest route is a short conversation. Have these ready:
- The staircase: whether it turns, has a landing or winds, and roughly how many steps
- The rider: whether they walk with a cane or walker, or use a wheelchair
- The dates: when you need the lift in place and roughly how long you will need it
- The address: we work across Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren in New Jersey, and Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester in New York
We come back to you with the options and the terms.
Curved Stair Lift Rental: Frequently Asked Questions
Can you rent a curved stair lift?
Yes, though few companies offer it, because a curved rail is built for one specific staircase. Able Care Group rents curved stair lifts across New Jersey and New York. Call us and we will tell you what is possible for your stairs.
Is it better to rent or buy a stair lift?
Rent when the need has an end date, such as a recovery, rehab or a seasonal visit. Buy when the need is long-term. Pre-owned equipment is a lower-cost way to buy.
What happens when the rental ends?
The equipment comes out again when the need is over. If you have a stair lift you no longer need, we can also make an offer to buy it back, and we can remove it for free.
Ask About a Curved Stair Lift Rental
Call 800-310-1196, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:45pm, or send us the dates you have in mind. We come back with the options and the terms.
Ask about a rental or see everything we rent on our rentals page.
