The Local Terrain
The 2.7-square-mile borough sits about 18 miles southeast of Harrisburg in Lancaster County, drained by Conoy Creek which flows southwest to the Susquehanna River.
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Masonic Village sits right inside Elizabethtown's borough limits — one of the larger continuing-care retirement communities in Lancaster County — and it shapes how a lot of families here think about aging in place. The 2020 census counted 15.9% of residents 65 or older, and with employers like Elizabethtown College, Mars Chocolate North America, and Continental Press keeping the borough full of working families, plenty of my calls are adult kids trying to keep a parent in their own house rather than moving them onto the Masonic Village campus. The borough's post-WWII growth pushed newer split-levels and ranches out into what used to be farmland, while the older 1827 Center Square core still has the tighter staircases you'd expect from a town that age.
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About Elizabethtown
What makes Elizabethtown different
Why a stairlift installed in Elizabethtown, PA is planned around the way this specific community lives, not stamped out from a one-size-fits-all template.
Homes & Housing Stock
Elizabethtown's post-WWII growth pushed homes and businesses into surrounding farmland, and the borough is directly home to Masonic Village, a major continuing-care retirement community, alongside its historic Center Square core dating to the 1827 incorporation.
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The Community
Major employers include Mars Chocolate North America, Elizabethtown College, Masonic Village, Continental Press, White Oak Mills, and a Nordstrom fulfillment center; 15.9% of residents were 65 or older as of the 2020 census.
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Every home is different. Here are six recent installs from Lancaster County. Tap any project to see the full gallery, tech specs, and the story behind it.
Stairlift Service Across Lancaster County
Elizabethtown borough runs about 11,500 residents across a walkable downtown grid and a growth belt. Homes off East High Street, South Mount Joy Street, East Willow Street, and Groff Avenue are late 1800s to 1930s — narrow oak treads, taller risers, straight rails under 13 feet. The East Willow Street corridor near Elizabethtown College picks up 1960s-1980s split-levels where a curved rail handles the winder landing. Masonic Village on the west side is a 1,400-acre CCRC — we do cottage-side installs when residents' stairs need a rail the campus standard does not cover. Outlying Rheems, Bainbridge along Conoy Creek, and the Westbrooke Hills belt on Route 283 hold modern wider-tread subdivisions.
Nearby cities we also serve
- West Donegal 2 mi
- Rapho 7 mi
- Derry 9 mi
- Hershey 9 mi
- West Hempfield 10 mi
- Columbia 10 mi
- Newberry 10 mi
- Springettsbury 12 mi
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Stairlift Types
Straight Stairlift
Most common · From $2,800
Fits downtown borough homes off East High Street and the wider-tread Westbrooke Hills and Rheems subdivisions with runs under 14 feet.
Starting at
$2,800 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 · From $9,000
Laser-scanned for East Willow corridor split-levels and the winder landings common in 1960s Elizabethtown homes near the college campus. 4-6 week factory build.
Starting at
$9,000 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
Weatherproof · From $4,000
IP55-rated for Pennsylvania freeze-thaw. Common for farmhouse porch entries in Bainbridge and the Conoy Creek corridor toward the Susquehanna.
Starting at
$4,000 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
600 lb Rated · From $5,050
Reinforced chair and deeper seat for riders above 300 lb — often requested by Lancaster County VA Clinic patients and CHC Waiver participants.
Starting at
$5,050 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 Elizabethtown Stairlift Specialist
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Luis Ramírez
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Hear It From Your Elizabethtown Neighbors
Common situations we get called out for across Elizabethtown's neighborhoods. Drag to scroll, or use the arrows and dots below.
Our 1912 row home off East High Street has the original oak treads and I was worried about damage. Luis bolted to the tread edges so the wood grain is still visible from above. The cream seat parks at the front hall without blocking the door. Install ran three hours start to finish. Exactly what we needed.
Our 1970s split-level near Elizabethtown College has a 90-degree winder landing and two other companies said they could not fit a rail. Luis measured, laser-scanned, and the custom curved rail came four weeks later. The brown seat parks under the upstairs light fixture with plenty of clearance. My mother uses it ten times a day.
We moved my mother into our Masonic Village cottage and the campus stairs needed a lift that matched the community standard. Luis worked with the Masonic Village maintenance team and had it installed in a week. Clean work, no mess left behind. She can get to her bedroom without calling anyone for help.
Our Bainbridge farmhouse along Conoy Creek has a stone front porch with seven steps. Luis put in an outdoor IP55 rail with a weather cover. Through this winter's freeze-thaw cycles in Lancaster County, no issues at all. Farm dog runs under the rail without snagging. We would do it again without hesitation.
I am a Lebanon VA patient and the HISA paperwork was what I was dreading. Luis had the itemized quote pre-filled and the Lancaster County VA Clinic approved it in six weeks. The grant covered most of the install on our Groff Avenue home. My wife stopped worrying about me on the stairs.
My husband is 340 pounds and needed the heavy-duty model. Luis sat him in the chair before ordering, checked the footrest depth and armrest width, and the motor handles the incline on our Westbrooke Hills home without hesitation. The chair has been running every day for four months. Worth every penny.
Find the Right Stairlift for Your Elizabethtown Home
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Straight Stairlift, Standard Use
Estimated: $2,800 – $5,500
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The Real Cost of Aging in Place in Elizabethtown
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 |
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| Stairlift Installation Best value Professional install by All American Stairlifts, Elizabethtown PA | $2,800 – $15,000 One-time | $2,800 – $15,000 Lifetime use |
| Moving to a single-story home Selling, buying, closing, moving costs in the Lancaster market | $50,000+ Plus relocation stress | $50,000+ Loss of community ties |
| Assisted living facility Lancaster 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 Elizabethtown metro averages.
Ways to pay less, or nothing
Most Elizabethtown 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 $79/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 →
Everything Elizabethtown 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 cost for a home in Elizabethtown?
Straight staircases run less than curved ones, and Elizabethtown has a genuine mix of both — the newer split-levels and ranches from the borough's post-WWII expansion mostly have simple straight runs, while homes closer to the 1827 Center Square core sometimes have a turn or half-landing that needs a custom curved rail. 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's usually the first place I point Elizabethtown families before they even look at Medicaid.
Is a stairlift a one-time expense, or does it come with ongoing costs?
It's a purchase, not a subscription — you pay once for the unit and the install, plus whatever service you choose to schedule down the road. Homeownership in Elizabethtown runs around 54%, lower than a lot of fully owner-occupied suburbs, so I see more renters and family members buying for a house they don't own outright than in some other towns. For a shorter-term need, like someone transitioning off the Masonic Village campus back into a relative's home for a while, a rental unit usually makes more financial sense than buying outright.
How long does installation actually take?
A straight rail is typically a same-day job, done in a few hours. Curved rail takes longer because it has to be custom-measured and fabricated for that one staircase before it ever gets installed, and I quote those more often near the older Center Square section than out in the newer development that grew up around Masonic Village and the college.
Will the crew have to cut into my stairs or walls?
No. The rail bolts directly to the treads, not the wall, so original trim and banisters stay untouched — that matters in some of the older homes near Center Square that still have their 1827-era woodwork intact. There's no drywall repair involved and no rewiring beyond a standard outlet at the top or bottom of the stairs.
Does Medicaid pay for a stairlift for Lancaster County residents?
Yes, through Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver. There's no flat dollar figure attached — the accessibility modification, stairlifts included, gets approved case-by-case as part of your individualized service plan through your CHC managed care organization. Call the PA Office of Long-Term Living at 1-800-757-5042, or enroll through the Independent Enrollment Broker at 1-844-824-3655.
What if I'm not on Medicaid — is there another program?
Start with the OPTIONS Program through the Lancaster County Office of Aging at 717-299-7979, or 800-801-3070 toll-free. There's no income cutoff, just a sliding-scale co-payment based on what you make, and home safety and accessibility work falls under what OPTIONS covers. If you're the family caregiver rather than the person who needs the lift, ask about the Family Caregiver Support Program too — it can reimburse eligible caregivers for home modification costs.
What about veterans in Elizabethtown?
Skip the VA's HISA grant — it doesn't cover stairlifts. What does work is the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant, up to $126,526 for FY2026, or the Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grant, up to $25,350, when a stairlift gets built into an approved home-adaptation plan. Call VA Benefits at 1-800-827-1000 to start that process.
Go deeper before you decide
These are the three guides our Elizabethtown customers read most often before booking. Written by our installers, not marketers.
What stairlift installation actually involves
The timeline, what happens on install day, and how to prep your staircase; most jobs finish in a few hours.
10 min read
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How to measure your stairs for a lift
The exact measurements an installer needs: width, rise, turns, and landings, so your first quote is an accurate one.
6 min read
Read guide →
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.
18 min read
Read guide →
Before you book a call, read what Luis says.
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Elizabethtown Stairlift Specialist · 15+ yrs
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A fair number of my Elizabethtown jobs are folks trying to avoid a move onto the Masonic Village campus, or bringing a parent back off it into a family member's house instead — I've put lifts in a few homes within walking distance of Center Square with staircases that still match that original 1827 footprint, narrow and a little steep. Conoy Creek runs through the south side of town toward the Susquehanna, and the newer construction down that way tends to have wider, straighter runs that go in fast, no custom rail needed. Between Masonic Village, the college, and Mars keeping this a working town instead of just a retirement stop, I see both ends of it — young families installing for a grandparent moving in, and seniors installing to stay put themselves.
Ready to get started? It's simple.
Elizabethtown is a borough where a stairlift has to respect a 1910 row-home on East High Street, the winder landing in a 1970s split-level near Elizabethtown College, and the wider tread of a newer Westbrooke Hills home — all in the same week. One template does not fit.
Call the number above and I will measure your stairs myself — no sub-contractors, no sales script. If you are a CHC Waiver participant or a veteran filing HISA through the Lancaster County VA Clinic (212 Willow Valley Lakes Dr, Willow Street), I will pre-fill the itemized quote you need so approval runs in weeks, not months. Straight rails install in about two weeks, curved in four to six.
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