The Local Terrain
The township covers 15.5 square miles at an elevation of about 282 feet, with green space including Alverthorpe Park's pond and designated bird and wildlife sanctuaries.
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Your Licensed Abington Stairlift Specialists
Expert Stairlift Installation in Abington, PA
Near Fox Chase Farm, the colonials and split-levels typical of Abington's older neighborhoods have tight, turning staircases, so I quote a curved rail more often than a straight one here. Most calls start with a family bringing a parent home from Jefferson Abington Hospital. Ask about scheduling around the discharge date and we'll have the rail ready before they're back.
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About Abington
What makes Abington different
Why a stairlift installed in Abington, PA is planned around the way this specific community lives, not stamped out from a one-size-fits-all template.
Homes & Housing Stock
Abington is one of Montgomery County's oldest communities, settled before 1700 and incorporated in 1704, with Abington Township High School and Fox Chase Farm among its National Register-listed historic properties amid seventeen informally named residential communities.
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The Community
Jefferson Abington Hospital (4,163 employees) and Holy Redeemer Health System (2,129) are the township's top employers; as of 2008, median household income was $77,363 with about 3% of the population below the poverty line.
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The Real Cost of Aging in Place in Abington
Compare your options honestly. A stairlift is the only choice that keeps you in the home you love, at a fraction of every alternative.
| Your option | Upfront cost | 10-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Stairlift Installation Best value Professional install by All American Stairlifts, Abington PA | $3,200 – $17,100 One-time | $3,200 – $17,100 Lifetime use |
| Moving to a single-story home Selling, buying, closing, moving costs in the Montgomery market | $50,000+ Plus relocation stress | $50,000+ Loss of community ties |
| Assisted living facility Montgomery County average, private room | $4,500/mo Recurring | $540,000 And rising annually |
| In-home caregiver (8 hrs/day) Licensed home health aide, Florida market rates | $6,000/mo Recurring | $730,000+ Before wage increases |
| Home elevator installation Requires shaft construction, permits, months of work | $25,000 to $50,000 Plus renovation | $28,000 to $55,000 Includes maintenance |
Sources: AARP Cost of Care Survey 2025, Genworth Cost of Care Study, and Pennsylvania Department of Elder Affairs. Figures reflect Abington metro averages.
Ways to pay less, or nothing
Most Abington homeowners qualify for at least one of these programs. We help you apply at no cost.
VA HISA Grant
Up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and their surviving spouses. One-time, tax-free, no repayment.
Eligibility: Veterans & surviving spousesPennsylvania Medicaid Waiver
Home & Community-Based Services Waiver may cover up to 100% of installation for income-qualified residents.
Eligibility: Medicaid + medical needIRS Medical Deduction
With a doctor's letter of medical necessity, the full cost is deductible on Schedule A as a qualified medical expense.
Eligibility: Taxpayers who itemizeFinancing from $90/mo
0% and low-APR plans through our lending partners. Soft credit pull, instant approval, no prepayment penalty.
Eligibility: All homeownersNot sure which applies? Our local specialist will walk you through every program you might qualify for during your free home assessment. Get started here →
Hear It From Your Abington Neighbors
Common situations we get called out for across Abington's neighborhoods. Drag to scroll, or use the arrows and dots below.
My mother is 87 and lives alone in her Roslyn cape cod. After her hip surgery the stairs were the only obstacle keeping her from staying home. The All American installer measured it, confirmed the slim-profile rail would leave enough clearance, and had her installed the same week. She uses it twelve times a day. Worth every penny.
We have original 1947 hardwood stairs and were not going to let anyone damage them. Luis used a depth-stop bit, matched the bracket color to the aged oak, and capped every hole before he left. Our bridge group walked past it three visits before anyone noticed the lift was there. Exactly what we asked for.
My husband fell on our front brick steps in January. Two other companies said they wouldn’t work on brick. All American came out, drilled into the mortar with the correct bit, and installed an outdoor rail that doesn’t budge at all. He’s used it through three more ice events this winter without an issue.
Community HealthChoices paperwork looked like a full-time job. Luis walked me through each step, submitted the prior authorization himself, and coordinated with my MCO coordinator. The lift was fully covered and I paid nothing out of pocket. About five weeks start to finish — they told me that upfront.
My father is a Vietnam veteran. The HISA grant covered nearly everything. All American pre-filled the VA form and worked directly with Crescenz VA. Six weeks, honest timeline, no surprises.
Split-level house, two half-flights. I expected to pay for two complete installs. All American ran both units on one circuit with a shared remote and the total was less than I’d budgeted. Simple.
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Every way to pay less for a stairlift
VA HISA, Medicaid waivers, IRS medical deduction, state grants, and 0% financing, with the actual forms you need.
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Does Medicare cover a stairlift?
What Original Medicare and Advantage plans actually pay toward a stairlift, and the legitimate workarounds when they don't.
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How to choose the right stairlift in Pennsylvania
Straight vs curved, standard vs heavy-duty, indoor vs outdoor. A read that saves you from buying the wrong model.
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Compare Our Abington Stairlifts
Pick the Right Lift for Your Home
Select a stairlift on the leftabove to see full specs, pricing, and how it compares to the alternatives.
Stairlift Types
Straight Stairlift
Bestseller
The right fit for Abington’s postwar cape cods, split-levels, and 1940s colonials. More than 70% of the stairlifts we install in Montgomery County are straight-rail units.
Starting at
$3,200 installed
What's Included
- Battery backup for power outages
- Swivel seat with safety lock
- Two wireless remote controls
- Soft start and soft stop motion
- Fold-up seat, arms, and footrest
- 10-year motor & gearbox warranty
Compared to Alternatives
vs Curved: 3x less expensive and installed in one visit. vs Home elevator: 10-15x less cost and no construction. vs Moving bedroom downstairs: Keeps your home exactly as it is.
Curved Stairlift
Custom-Built
Custom-fabricated for Wyncote’s Victorian L-shaped staircases and Glenside colonials with landing turns. L-shaped and U-shaped staircases appear throughout Abington’s older housing, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s homes near Glenside.
Starting at
$10,250 installed
What's Included
- Free on-site digital measurement
- Single continuous curved rail
- Handles 90°, 180°, or spiral turns
- Powered swivel at top landing
- Park position out of the walkway
- 10-year warranty on all parts
Compared to Alternatives
vs Straight with landing break: One smooth ride instead of transferring seats. vs Home elevator: Half the cost, no construction permits, no shaft needed. vs Moving: A fraction of what selling and relocating costs.
Outdoor Stairlift
Weather-Tough
Hot-dip galvanized and sealed for Abington’s freeze-thaw winters — porch steps to patio entries. Abington Township averages 62-plus freeze-thaw days per year, which destroy standard powder-coated hardware in 3 to 4 seasons.
Starting at
$4,550 installed
What's Included
- Marine-grade weather cover
- All-weather corrosion protection
- Storm-rated anchor system
- Lockable key power switch
- Sealed IP54 control panels
- 5-year full-weather warranty
Compared to Alternatives
vs Standard stairlift outdoors: Won't rust, seize, or void its warranty. vs Exterior ramp: No permits, no concrete work, no lost yard. vs Home entry renovation: Installed in a single day.
Heavy-Duty Stairlift
400 lb Rated
450-lb capacity for Abington’s wider Victorian staircases and homeowners who need a reinforced solution. Fits the wider stairways found in Wyncote’s Victorian and early Colonial-era homes.
Starting at
$5,750 installed
What's Included
- 400 lb rated weight capacity
- 22-inch wide padded seat
- Reinforced dual-tube rail
- Extended footrest and armrests
- Weight-rated safety harness
- 10-year motor & frame warranty
Compared to Alternatives
vs Standard stairlift: Extra capacity and wider seat for maximum comfort. vs Custom furniture lift: A fraction of the price with faster install. vs Home elevator: Much lower cost with the same weight confidence.
Your Personal Abington Stairlift Specialist
When you call All American Stairlifts, you'll speak directly with a licensed installer who lives and works in Montgomery, PA.
Meet Your Expert
Luis Ramírez
Abington Stairlift Specialist · 15+ years of experience
(800) 965-0350 [email protected]
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Why Abington Homeowners Trust Us
Proven local experience. Licensed. Insured. No surprises.
- Licensed Pennsylvania state contractor
- 24h Average install time
- 1,500+ Abington installations
- 4.95 Average rating
- $0 Consultation fee
- 15+ Years serving Montgomery
Stairlift Service Across Montgomery County
Abington Township’s housing spans six distinct communities with different stair profiles. Roslyn’s postwar colonials along the Reading Railroad corridor have 30-inch-wide stairways requiring slim-profile rails. Glenside mixes 1920s twins with 1940s colonials and original hardwood treads where bracket color-matching matters. Wyncote carries the highest proportion of L-shaped and U-shaped staircases in the township, found in Victorian-era homes along Bent Road where curved rails are the standard solution. McKinley’s postwar build-out means straight-rail installs on standard 12- to 14-foot runs with same-week turnaround. Neighboring Jenkintown borough holds some of the oldest housing in the service area, with stairways dating to the 1890s requiring custom bracket fabrication.
Neighborhoods in Abington
Nearby cities we also serve
- Roslyn 2 mi
- Willow Grove 2 mi
- Cheltenham 3 mi
- Upper Moreland 3 mi
- Lower Moreland 4 mi
- Upper Dublin 4 mi
- Springfield (Montgomery County) 5 mi
- Upper Southampton 6 mi
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Recent Stairlift Installations in Abington
Every home is different. Here are six recent installs from Montgomery County. Tap any project to see the full gallery, tech specs, and the story behind it.
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Straight Stairlift, Standard Use
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Everything Abington Homeowners Actually Ask
Straight answers about cost, installation, and funding, no sales fluff. Browse by topic or call us if you have a question that isn't here.
What does a stairlift typically cost for an Abington Township home?
It depends mostly on the staircase, not the house. A straight run costs less than a curved rail, and because so much of Abington's housing dates back well before the mid-20th-century building boom, I end up quoting curved rails for turning staircases more often here than in a newer, flatter suburb. Either way, the PA Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) offers a Mini-Loan up to $7,000 at 0% interest, or a Low-Interest Loan over $7,000 at 3.75% up to $60,000 total, with no income limit — that covers the gap for a lot of families before they even look at Medicaid.
Is a stairlift a one-time cost, or are there ongoing fees?
It's a one-time purchase and install, not a subscription. With homeownership in Abington running around 78%, most of the families I work with are planning to stay in the house long term, so they treat the lift as a fixture rather than a rental — though rental units exist for shorter recovery situations, like someone coming home from Jefferson Abington Hospital after surgery.
How long does installation take in an older Abington home?
A straight-rail job usually goes in within a few hours. Curved rails take longer because each one is custom-measured and built for that specific staircase, and Abington has more of those than a newer township would — a fair number of homes here are older colonials and split-levels with turns and half-landings that need a rail built to match, not an off-the-shelf piece.
Will installation damage my staircase or original trim?
No. The rail mounts to the treads of the stairs themselves, not the wall, so original banisters and trim — the kind you still see in some of Abington's older homes near historic properties like Fox Chase Farm and Abington Township High School — stay untouched. No drilling into plaster walls, no rewiring beyond a standard outlet at the top or bottom of the run.
Does Medicaid cover a stairlift in Montgomery County?
Yes, through the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver. It's a managed-care program, so there's no fixed statewide dollar cap published — the environmental adaptation, which includes a stairlift, gets authorized case-by-case as part of your approved person-centered service plan through your CHC managed care organization. The PA Consumer Service Center / Independent Enrollment Broker at 1-866-550-4355 walks you through enrollment.
What if I'm not on Medicaid — are there other programs?
Check the state-funded OPTIONS Program next, sometimes called "Help at Home." It has no income requirement, is funded through the PA lottery, and is administered locally through the Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging at 610-278-3601. Depending on income there can be a sliding-scale co-pay, and other insurance gets used first, but it's a real path to a stairlift for households that don't qualify for Medicaid.
What about veterans, or family caregivers covering the cost?
For veterans, the VA's Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant explicitly excludes stair glides, so that one's a dead end — but the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant, up to $126,526 for FY 2026, or the Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grant, up to $25,350, can fund a stairlift as part of a VA-authorized adaptation plan. For family caregivers, Pennsylvania's Caregiver Support Program, run through the Montgomery County Office of Aging at 610-278-3601, reimburses up to $600 a month for caregiving costs plus a $5,000 lifetime maximum specifically for home modifications and assistive devices — a stair glide qualifies under that category.
Before you book a call, read what Luis says.
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Abington Stairlift Specialist · 15+ yrs
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I've been out to houses near Fox Chase Farm and the older blocks by Abington Township High School, and the staircases there are almost always the tight, turning kind you'd expect from a township this old — nothing like the open floor plans going up in newer developments elsewhere in the county. Those turns aren't a problem, they just mean I'm quoting a curved rail more often here than in some of the flatter, newer townships nearby. A good chunk of my Abington calls start with a family trying to get a parent home from Jefferson Abington Hospital or a rehab stay without redoing the whole first floor.
Ready to get started? It's simple.
Abington Township homeowners — from Roslyn cape cods to Wyncote Victorians — have relied on our team for stairlift installations across Montgomery County. Your free assessment covers the stair measurement, a funding eligibility review for PA Community HealthChoices, the OPTIONS Program, and the VA HISA grant, plus a written quote honored for 30 days.
The visit takes about 45 minutes, comes with no obligation, and produces a specific answer — not a ballpark. Call today or submit the form above. We schedule within 24 hours.
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