Mobility & Transfers
Move safely around the home and beyond.
Equipment that helps with walking, climbing stairs, and transferring safely, so getting around the home stays possible as mobility changes.
Stair Lifts
A motorized seat that carries someone up and down the stairs, on a rail fitted to your staircase.
Typical cost: $3,000–$6,000 straight; $10,000–$20,000+ curved, installed
Wheelchairs
Manual and power wheelchairs for getting around indoors and out, sized and seated to the user.
Typical cost: $100–$500 manual; $2,000–$30,000+ power
Mobility Scooters
Battery-powered scooters that extend range for errands, outings, and longer distances.
Typical cost: $1,000–$5,000+
Walkers & Rollators
Walkers and wheeled rollators that add stability for walking, with seats and storage on many models.
Typical cost: $40–$600
Lift Chairs
Recliners that gently tilt forward to help someone stand, with comfortable seated and reclined positions.
Typical cost: $700–$2,500+
Patient Lifts
Floor and ceiling lifts that move someone safely between bed, chair, and bathroom with less strain on caregivers.
Typical cost: $500–$6,000 (manual sling to ceiling track)
Transfer Aids
Boards, belts, poles, and swivel cushions that make everyday transfers safer for one person.
Typical cost: $20–$600
Grants & funding
Power wheelchairs and scooters may be covered in part by provincial assistive-device programs (such as Ontario's ADP), Veterans Affairs, or private insurance. Installed equipment like stair lifts can qualify for the federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
See grants & funding for home accessibility