Expert Stairlift Installation in Moon, PA

A straight rail install takes about 3 hours from arrival to cleanup. Curved rails take 4 to 6 hours because the rail was custom-bent off-site after a separate measurement visit. Outdoor units on Moon porches typically run 3 to 4 hours — the rail gets anchored to concrete or stone treads, which takes a bit longer than indoor hardwood. You keep full use of the stairs during the install and we vacuum before we leave.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall, not the banister. Mooncrest homes from 1943 often have original hardwood treads; we use a mounting system that leaves two small bolt holes per tread. If you ever remove the lift, the holes fill easily with wood putty and are nearly invisible. The drywall, trim, and handrail stay untouched throughout.

Yes. Mooncrest bungalows and older Bon Meade colonials often have stairs just 30 to 32 inches wide. The seat folds up when not in use — at 14 inches folded, a passing lane of about 16 to 18 inches remains. The rail rides close to the banister side, so the foot traffic side stays open. If your staircase is narrower than 30 inches, we check at the assessment and tell you honestly whether a lift fits.

They do. We spec IP55 weather-sealed outdoor units for every Moon install near the Ohio River. The rail and carriage get marine-grade coating — not because Moon is coastal, but because river humidity and winter road salt from University Boulevard and I-376 create a corrosive mix. The 4Ah battery sits inside a heated compartment so it cranks in single-digit January mornings. We've had units on Rivercrest porches running fine through five Allegheny County winters.

No. Medicare Parts A and B do not cover stairlifts — they classify them as home modifications, not durable medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage plans in Pennsylvania offer a home-safety benefit that may contribute a few hundred dollars, but it's plan-by-plan and never covers the full cost. Our office can check your specific Advantage plan during the free assessment.

Yes. Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver, managed by the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), covers home modifications including stairlifts for individuals who qualify for nursing-facility-level care but choose to stay at home. You must be enrolled in CHC through one of three managed care organizations: AmeriHealth Caritas, PA Health & Wellness, or UPMC Community HealthChoices. The stairlift must be medically necessary and approved by your care coordinator. Call the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging at 412-350-5460 to start the eligibility screening.

The HISA grant covers up to $6,800 for veterans with a service-connected disability, or $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It's a one-time benefit, tax-free, never repaid. You apply through the prosthetics department at your nearest VA facility — for Moon Township, that's the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System — University Drive Campus at 4100 Allequippa Street, Pittsburgh PA 15240 (about 18 miles east via I-376). The application needs a medical-necessity statement from your VA primary care provider. Processing usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Beyond CHC, Pennsylvania has the OBRA Waiver for individuals with severe developmental physical disabilities — it also covers home modifications. The Act 150 Program is state-funded (not Medicaid) for people who exceed Medicaid income limits but still need long-term care at home. At the county level, Allegheny County DHS runs the Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP) through a HUD grant for low-income seniors 62+. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has an Access Home Modification Program that provides low-interest loans for accessibility upgrades.