Most stair chair lifts can be done at home. To insure proper installation and to avoid wall damage you may want to hire a professional to do the job or inspect it after you have installed it.
It is better to install a handicapped stair lift.
These websites - www.livingfreehomestairlifts.com/Stair and www.ameriglide.com/Stair-Lifts - offer a range of stair chair lifts at an affordable cost.
One will need a pulley to install a stair lift as well as many other tools. A screwdriver, hammer, and perhaps even a stair lift kit would also be helpful in installing a stair lift.
The company Ameriglide starts their stair chair lift system at $1300. EMS stair chairs begin at $250. Harmar systems begin around $3,000 and Medsource at close to $500.
Chair lifts are often a difficult item to install for most amateurs so for the best reliability and safety a professional would be recommended.
You can go to the following website to find a lot of reviews on different chair stair lifts to make your residents feel safer http://www.epinions.com/pr-Online_Stores_Services-Stair-LIft
There are seven major chair lift manufacturers in the United States. If you are looking for a chair stair model you have even more options, there are 30 available.
A stair chair lift is needed to help a handicap person manage a staircase. I would visit Abbot Stair-Climbers and Chair Lifts 4520 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814-3319. The best place to look for a stair lift is Craigslist.com. In fact, there is one listed right now in Burke for $1500. If you have time before buying, wait and try to find the best deal on Craigslist before buying.
Yes, with a "but... ." Medicaid and Medicare will help with the cost of the wquipment, but they will not pay out any monies toward the installation of the stair chair lift.
Habanera from Carmen by Bizet
From a company called Discount Mobility of Milwaukee.
The HCPCS code for a stair lift is typically K0108, which is used for a "stairway chair lift." However, specific codes may vary based on the type and model of the stair lift, so it's essential to consult the latest HCPCS coding guidelines or a healthcare professional for the most accurate information.