Falls Township's population jumped 721% in a single decade in the 1950s, and the split-level and two-story colonial homes that Fairless Hills and Levittown builders put up then still stand today, most with the same narrow, straight staircase that gets harder to climb as knees give out. Call and I'll measure your stairs, checking basement humidity first if you're near Martins or Queen Anne Creek.
Why a stairlift installed in Falls, PA is planned around the way this specific community lives, not stamped out from a one-size-fits-all template.
The township covers 26.6 square miles, of which 16.11% is water, at an elevation of 69 feet, bordered by the Delaware River at the upper end of its navigable portion, with waterways including Biles Island, Common Creek, Martins Creek, Queen Anne Creek, and Scotts Creek.
Source ↗Falls Township's population surged 721.5% from 3,540 in 1950 to 29,082 by 1960 as planned postwar communities were built, with portions of Fairless Hills and Levittown located within the township alongside the older historic crossroads village of Fallsington.
Source ↗As of the 2010 census, Falls Township had 34,300 residents, 13,170 households (54.5% married couples), and a median household income of $50,129.
Source ↗Every home is different. Here are six recent installs from Bucks County. Tap any project to see the full gallery, tech specs, and the story behind it.
Falls Township covers 22 square miles of Lower Bucks County anchored by two major mid-century residential developments. Fairless Hills (built 1951 by Danherst for U.S. Steel workers) has prefab three-bedroom capes with 12-ft straight staircases. Levittown sections spread through the township's center: Lakeside near Levittown Lake, Thornridge, Stonybrook, and Pinewood each have original 1950s oak-tread stairs on 7-inch risers. The Fallsington Historic District (on the National Register since 1971, with buildings dating to the 1680s) holds the township's oldest and narrowest staircases. The New Falls Road corridor has 1960s-1980s brick colonials with half-turn landings common in that construction era.
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Stairlift Types
Most common · From $2,800
Straight runs on Fairless Hills prefab capes and Levittown section homes, typical 12-13 ft rail, bolts to original oak treads, 3-4 hours to install.
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.
Custom-built · From $9,000
Levittown two-story models and New Falls Road colonials with 90° half-turn landings need custom-bent rail. Two-visit install: laser survey first, then fit.
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.
Weatherproof · From $4,000
River Road townhouses and Fallsington Historic District homes with exterior front steps. Weather-sealed IP55-rated rail handles Bucks County freeze-thaw cycles.
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.
600 lb Rated · From $5,050
Reinforced-motor units for homeowners over 300 lb: fits the wider stairwells in Fairless Hills brick colonials and Levittown Thornridge two-story models.
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.
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The kinds of staircases and installs we see across Falls's older and newer homes alike. Drag to scroll, or use the arrows and dots below.
Fairless Hills cape built 1952, stair width 30 inches. Luis measured twice, picked the narrow-profile rail, and installed it in one afternoon. My father-in-law uses it six times a day to reach his upstairs bedroom. No damage to the original oak treads, just pencil-diameter holes if we ever remove it.
Levittown Thornridge two-story with a half-turn at the top landing. Two other companies said curved rail would not fit. Luis laser-scanned the stairwell and confirmed a 21-foot custom curve would clear the half-wall. Install took five hours including cleanup. My mother uses it every morning.
Fallsington Historic District rowhouse, stairs from the 1890s. Luis walked every tread with a flashlight before the quote. Straight rail on 11 feet of narrow staircase, fitted around the original newel post. No permits required, one-visit install. Exceptional work on a sensitive historic property.
River Road townhouse, exterior flagstone entry steps, seven risers to the front door. Luis installed an outdoor IP55-rated unit with a weather-sealed motor housing. Handled the February 2026 ice storm without any issue. My wife can get in and out independently for the first time in two years.
Stonybrook section Levittown, carpeted stairs with a straight run. Luis identified the correct half-wall bracket mount point and had the rail solid in under four hours. My 84-year-old father uses it a dozen times a day and says it runs quieter than the refrigerator.
Lakeside section near New Falls Road. Luis arrived on time, walked the staircase before touching any tools, and finished in under four hours. He reinforced the fasteners on our 70-year-old treads without any upsell. Chair runs quiet and smooth. Would recommend to any Levittown homeowner.
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| Your option | Upfront cost | 10-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Stairlift Installation Best value Professional install by All American Stairlifts, Falls PA | $3,150 – $16,800 One-time | $3,150 – $16,800 Lifetime use |
| Moving to a single-story home Selling, buying, closing, moving costs in the Bucks market | $50,000+ Plus relocation stress | $50,000+ Loss of community ties |
| Assisted living facility Bucks 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 Falls metro averages.
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Most homes in Fairless Hills and the newer Levittown sections have a single straight flight, which is the least expensive configuration, and new units generally land in the lower end of the national range. Fallsington's older homes more often need a curved rail for a landing or angled turn, which costs more because the rail is custom-bent to the stairway rather than sold in straight sections.
With homeownership at 75.9% in Falls Township, a lot of residents are long-term owners looking to age in a house they've had for decades rather than move, and that's usually a case for new equipment with a full warranty, since it's going in for the long haul. A refurbished straight unit can still make sense as a lower-cost option if the stairway is simple and the budget is tight.
Falls sits in a premium affordability band, but that's a demographic classification, not a surcharge. Pricing is set by the stairway (straight vs. curved, rail length, indoor vs. outdoor) and the equipment tier, the same as anywhere else in Bucks County. Financing and PA loan programs like PATF are available regardless of that classification.
Straight-flight installs on the standard postwar staircases here usually run 2-4 hours, done in a single visit since the rail is pre-cut to a fixed length. Fallsington's older homes with a turn or landing take longer because the rail has to be custom-fabricated to that specific angle before it goes in.
Falls covers 26.6 square miles, over 16% of it water, bordered by the Delaware River and cut through by Common Creek, Martins Creek, Queen Anne Creek, and Scotts Creek. Low elevation (69 feet) means basement and lower-level stairways can run damp. I check for moisture and proper clearance on any lower-level or basement stair run before mounting rail, since sustained humidity can affect the track and motor over time.
No. The rail bolts to the stair treads themselves, not the wall, so it doesn't touch the structure of the staircase and comes off cleanly if the lift is ever removed. That matters more in Fallsington's older housing stock, where the staircases predate the postwar boom and owners are naturally more protective of the original woodwork.
Yes, the PA Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver covers stairlifts as a home adaptation for Medicaid-eligible residents enrolled through Keystone First CHC, PA Health & Wellness, or UPMC Community HealthChoices. There's no published fixed dollar cap; the managed care organization authorizes an amount case-by-case based on assessed need. Start with the PA Independent Enrollment Broker at 1-877-550-4227.
The Bucks County Home Repair Program (BCHRP) offers up to $50,000 per qualifying household (half grant, half zero-interest deferred loan) for health, safety, and accessibility repairs, administered through Capital Access, Inc. and Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County. The Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County also runs a separate zero-interest deferred loan up to $15,000 that explicitly covers accessibility modifications; reach them at 215-781-8711.
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants go up to $126,526 for FY2026, and Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grants up to $25,350, both usable toward stairlift installation as part of home accessibility work, available up to six times over a veteran's lifetime. Outside those grants, HISA funding covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans or $2,000 for non-service-connected. Call the VA at 1-800-827-1000 to start either track.
Falls Stairlift Specialist · 15+ yrs
I've done more installs in the Fairless Hills section than almost anywhere else in Bucks County. Those postwar colonials all have the same narrow, straight run up to the second floor, so once I've measured one on a given street I already know what the rail order looks like for the next one. Fallsington's a different story: older, quirkier stair angles, sometimes a landing halfway up, and that's where a curved rail actually earns its keep. Either way, with 16% of this township underwater between the Delaware and creeks like Martins and Queen Anne, I always check basement humidity before I mount anything near a lower-level run.
Falls Township is a Lower Bucks County township with two generations of mid-century residential stock, narrow builder staircases in Levittown's named sections, and an 18th-century historic district with some of the oldest stairs in the county. Luis handles every site assessment personally, measures the stairwell, and determines on the spot whether your Levittown half-turn needs a curved rail or whether a straight unit will clear the geometry.
The assessment is free, no obligation. Whether you are in a Fairless Hills prefab cape on Pond Road or a Fallsington stone cottage near Meetinghouse Square, call or use the quote form and we will schedule the walk-through at your convenience.
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