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Drive Medical rollators, walkers and bath aids in Canada

Drive Medical makes rollators, walkers, transport chairs and bath safety aids, with its Canadian office in Vaughan, Ontario. As of October 2026, its popular Nitro rollator sells for about $440 to $500 at Canadian stores, and Ontario's Assistive Devices Program pays 75% of a wheeled walker with an assessment.

Last reviewed 2026-10-13

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  1. Find a store near you that carries Drive Medical
  2. Check Ontario ADP coverage for walkers
  3. Compare walkers and rollators

Is Drive Medical right for your parent?

If your parent has started holding onto furniture to cross a room, or stopped going out because they're afraid of falling, the right walker can give them their confidence back.

Drive Medical (Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare) is one of the biggest makers of everyday mobility and bathroom aids, with more than 3,500 products. In Canada it sells through medical supply stores, home health stores and pharmacies.

It suits most families looking for a reliable, reasonably priced walker, rollator or shower chair. It's a mainstream brand, so parts and service are easy to find.

Our take: The Nitro rollator is a good default for an active parent who walks outside: big wheels, a seat, and it folds for the car. Have it fitted for height in a store, not bought online, and in Ontario get the ADP assessment first, because it pays 75%.

Which Drive Medical products are sold in Canada?

  • Nitro rollators (Nitro, Sprint, DLX, HD)

    Lightweight aluminum rollators with large front wheels, a seat and a basket. The standard Nitro holds up to 300 lb and weighs about 18 lb.

    Best for: Walking outdoors, on uneven sidewalks and in malls.

  • Airgo rollators (eXcursion, Fusion)

    Light rollators; the Fusion also converts into a transport chair.

    Best for: A parent who walks some of the way and needs pushing the rest.

  • Transport chairs

    Lightweight push chairs with small wheels, pushed by a caregiver.

    Best for: Appointments and outings when walking far isn't possible.

  • Bath safety (transfer bench, shower chairs, Whisper bath lift)

    A bench that straddles the tub wall, shower chairs, and a powered lift that lowers into the bath.

    Best for: Getting in and out of the tub safely.

How much does Drive Medical cost in Canada?

ProductTypical price (CAD)What changes it
Nitro rollatorabout $440 to $500Height version, colour, store
Basic 4-wheel rollatorabout $160 to $260Smaller wheels; best indoors
Aluminum transport chairabout $325Seat width, brakes
Transfer tub benchabout $195Padded seat, commode opening

Prices are from Canadian medical supply stores as of October 2026 and change often. In Ontario, ADP pays 75% of its approved price for a wheeled walker, so the store price matters less than getting the assessment first.

Can you get help paying for Drive Medical?

  • Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

    Pays 75% of the approved price for a wheeled walker for an adult with a long-term need, after an assessment by an ADP-registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist, bought from an ADP-registered vendor. Transport chairs and non-wheeled walkers aren't covered.

  • Medical Expense Tax Credit (federal)

    Walking aids and bathroom aids count as medical expenses with a prescription.

  • Veterans Affairs Canada

    Covers mobility and daily-living aids for eligible veterans under its aids to daily living program.

  • Alberta Aids to Daily Living

    Helps Albertans with a long-term disability pay for walkers and other aids, with an assessment.

  • Private health insurance

    Many plans cover walkers and bath aids with a doctor's note. Keep the receipt.

How do you buy and get Drive Medical installed?

Get fitted in person

Handle height matters: with arms relaxed, the grips should sit at wrist level. A good store adjusts it on the spot and checks that the brakes are easy for your parent's hands.

In Ontario, assess before you buy

ADP only pays when an ADP-registered therapist does the assessment and an ADP-registered vendor sells the walker. Buying first means paying full price.

Warranty

Canadian stores list a limited lifetime warranty on many Drive frames, with shorter cover on parts such as the Nitro's brake and handle housing (5 years). Ask the store who handles warranty claims.

Recalls to check

Health Canada recalled Drive Medical bed assist handles in 2021 because of an entrapment hazard; two deaths were reported in Canada. If your parent has one, stop using it and contact Drive for a refund at 1-877-467-3099.

Where can you buy Drive Medical near you?

These local businesses name Drive Medical on their own website. Ask each one whether it is an authorized Drive Medical dealer and who handles service and warranty work.

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What are the alternatives to Drive Medical?

Questions families ask about Drive Medical

How much is a Drive Nitro rollator in Canada?

About $440 to $500 at Canadian medical supply stores as of October 2026.

Does Ontario's ADP cover a Drive Medical rollator?

Yes, for adults with a long-term need: ADP pays 75% of its approved price for a wheeled walker after an assessment by an ADP-registered therapist, bought from an ADP-registered vendor.

Is Drive Medical a Canadian company?

Drive Medical is an international company with a Canadian office in Vaughan, Ontario, which supplies Canadian stores.

Where can I buy Drive Medical products?

At medical supply and home health stores and some pharmacies. Buying in person lets the store fit the walker to your parent's height.

Were any Drive Medical products recalled in Canada?

Yes. In 2021, Health Canada recalled Drive bed assist handles because of an entrapment hazard. Stop using them and contact Drive for a refund.

Sources

Senior Care Path is independent and isn’t affiliated with Drive Medical. Prices are typical ranges from the sources above on the review date; your quote depends on your home and needs.

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