Yes, you can have a wheelchair loader installed in the back of your van and then remove the back seats to accomodate. This should be done by a professional though, it's hard to install.
Both regular vans and minivans can be converted into wheelchair accessible vans. The available modifications vary from van to van but include lifts and ramps for side entry and ramps for rear entry.
What kind of conversion you're looking at - a camper van or wheelchair/handicap van for example, can make quite a difference in the cost. A van can be converted to a camper for about $10-15,000. For a handicap/wheelchair van the costs could be as high as $25- 40,000.
In the research I have performed, wheelchair van rentals do not include a wheelchair. They offer a variety of van for all kinds of wheelchairs and scooters, but do not provide a wheelchair for you.
There are currently no companies that specialize in converting a van into a wheelchair accessible van.
You can usually turn any van into a wheelchair accessible van if you take it to the right place.
Hiring a wheelchair van can certainly help with transporting your mother during her recovery. I recommend you have a look at Wheelchair Getaways. They're a wheelchair van rental company that cater for customers in almost every US city.
You can look for a good used wheelchair accessible van at mobilityvansales.com.
It can be a lot of work. Here is some basic info What is involved in converting a normal van into a wheelchair accessible van
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A whell chair accessible van will have a loading device for wheelchairs. There will also be special storage in the van to accomadate wheelchairs. Most wheelchair vans have a motorized lift for the wheelchair beside the door. They also have extra space in the back for the wheelchair.
Perform a search on Ebay for a ood used wheelchair accessible van