Renting Medical Equipment for Seniors in Canada: A Complete Guide
Where to rent medical and mobility equipment for seniors in Canada: hospital beds, wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and more, when renting beats buying, what it costs, and how to find rentals near you.
Recovering from surgery, coming home from hospital, or facing a short-term change in mobility rarely means buying equipment you will only need for a while. Across Canada you can rent almost anything a senior needs to stay safe and comfortable at home, usually by the week or the month, with delivery and setup included.
Here is what you can rent, when renting beats buying, what it costs, and how to find suppliers near you.
Can you rent medical equipment for seniors in Canada?
Yes, widely. Home medical equipment suppliers rent the full range of everyday and recovery equipment, deliver and set it up, and pick it up when you are done. Many will also credit your rental toward buying the same item if the need turns out to be long-term.
What can you rent, and where to learn more?
Most of what a senior needs at home can be rented. Here are the common items, with a starting point for each:
| Equipment | Typical rental (per month) | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital bed | About $150 to $700 | Hospital bed rental |
| Wheelchair (manual or power) | About $60 to $600 | Mobility equipment rental |
| Mobility scooter | About $150 to $400 | Mobility equipment rental |
| Walker or rollator | About $30 to $70 | Mobility equipment rental |
| Knee scooter (knee walker) | About $70 to $150 | Knee scooter rental |
| Lift chair | Varies | Lift chair rental |
| Wheelchair ramp | About $75 to $250 | Mobility equipment rental |
Figures are illustrative 2026 ranges; ask each supplier for the all-in price including delivery.
When does renting beat buying?
Rent when the need is short-term or uncertain, such as recovery from surgery, a hospital discharge, or a trip. Buy when the need is daily and long-term, since monthly rental adds up. A good rule: if you would pay off the purchase within a few months of daily use, buy; otherwise rent, and ask whether the rental can be credited toward a purchase later.
Where to rent near you
Home medical equipment suppliers, some pharmacies, and specialist mobility retailers rent locally. The fastest way to compare them is in our directory: browse and request a quote from suppliers for hospital and adjustable beds, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walkers and rollators, and simply ask about rental when you reach out. Many suppliers handle both rentals and sales, so one quote covers either.
Is rental covered or funded?
Sometimes, in part. Private extended-health insurance often contributes, especially after surgery. Veterans Affairs may cover equipment for eligible veterans, provincial assistive-device programs occasionally help, and rental for a genuine medical need may count toward the Medical Expense Tax Credit. If the equipment is part of recovering at home, our guides to home care after hospital discharge and home care after surgery walk through setting it up before discharge.
The bottom line
For a short-term or uncertain need, renting is the affordable, low-risk choice, and it buys you time to see what a parent really needs before committing. Match the equipment to the situation, ask for the all-in monthly price and whether rent can go toward a purchase, and line up delivery early. To compare local suppliers and ask about rental, start in our aging-in-place directory.
Frequently asked questions
Can you rent medical equipment for seniors in Canada?
Yes, widely. Home medical equipment suppliers rent hospital beds, wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, lift chairs, ramps, and more, usually by the week or month, and most deliver and set up. Many will also credit your rental toward buying the same item if the need turns out to be long-term.
What medical equipment can seniors rent?
Common rentals include hospital beds, manual and power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers and rollators, lift chairs, and wheelchair ramps. If a senior needs something temporarily, such as after surgery or a hospital stay, it can almost always be rented rather than bought.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy medical equipment?
For a short-term or uncertain need it's cheaper to rent, since you avoid a large purchase for something you'll use briefly. For a daily, long-term need, buying is usually cheaper over time. A good rule: if you'd pay off the purchase within a few months of daily use, buy; otherwise rent, and ask if rent can be credited toward a purchase.
Where can I rent medical equipment near me?
Home medical equipment suppliers, some pharmacies, and specialist mobility retailers rent locally. You can compare providers and request a quote through our aging-in-place directory for beds, wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers, then ask about rental when you contact them.
Does insurance cover medical equipment rental?
Often in part. Private extended-health insurance frequently contributes, especially after surgery. Veterans Affairs may cover equipment for eligible veterans, provincial assistive-device programs occasionally help, and rental for a genuine medical need may count toward the Medical Expense Tax Credit.
Last reviewed September 2026. We keep our guides current as costs, programs, and options change.
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