Expert Stairlift Installation in New Albany, IN

A straight-rail install takes about 3 hours from arrival to cleanup. A curved-rail install takes a full day — roughly 6 to 8 hours — because the custom-bent rail requires more precise positioning and testing. Outdoor units run about 4 hours including weather-sealing. We schedule weekday and Saturday appointments. The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall, so there is no drywall repair, no painting, and no electrical work — the lift plugs into a standard outlet near the stairs.

No. We bolt the rail directly into the stair treads — never into the wall, never into the balustrade or handrail. This matters especially in New Albany's three National Register historic districts. When the rail is removed, the bolt holes in the treads can be filled and touched up. The original plaster, woodwork, and trim stay intact. We have installed lifts in homes on Mansion Row, Shelby Place, and DePauw Avenue without disturbing any period features.

Yes — the minimum stair width we can work with is 28 inches. Many Mansion Row and Shelby Place staircases are in the 30-to-34-inch range, which is tight but workable. The rail mounts to the treads on the stair side, and the seat and footrest fold up when not in use, leaving about 18 inches of passable width for other household members. For stairs narrower than 28 inches, we will tell you honestly that a lift may not fit and help you explore alternatives.

Yes. Our outdoor stairlifts are built with IP55-rated weather sealing, marine-grade components, and UV-stabilized upholstery — all necessary for the Ohio River Valley's humid summers and freeze-thaw winters. We install on front porch steps in Silver Hills, side entries in Autumn Grove, and back-deck staircases throughout Floyd County. The rail is powder-coated aluminum, the motor housing is fully sealed, and the 4Ah battery backup runs the lift through a typical southern Indiana power outage.

Yes. The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It is a one-time, tax-free grant that never has to be repaid. Start by seeing your primary care physician at the New Albany VA Clinic at 4347 Security Parkway. They write the prescription confirming medical necessity for a stairlift. The full HISA application packet also requires a completed VA Form 10-0103 and a contractor quote.

Yes. Indiana's PathWays for Aging program — which launched in July 2024, replacing the old Aged & Disabled Waiver — covers home modifications including stairlifts under its HOM (Home Modification) service. To qualify, you must be an Indiana resident aged 60 or over, enrolled in Medicaid, and have a medical need documented in your service plan. Providers submit bids and the lowest bid meeting requirements is selected. The lifetime cap for environmental adaptations is $15,000 per waiver. Call 877-284-9294 (87-PATHWAY-4) or contact your local Area Agency on Aging to start the assessment.

Several options exist beyond VA and Medicaid. Indiana's CHOICE program (Community and Home Options to Institutional Care for the Elderly) provides home and community-based services through the state's 16 Area Agencies on Aging for seniors at risk of nursing home placement. The USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair program offers grants up to $10,000 for homeowners 62+ in eligible rural areas — parts of Floyd County outside New Albany city limits may qualify. Some private long-term care insurance policies include home-modification riders.

Start with your healthcare provider — your VA primary care physician at the New Albany VA Clinic, your Medicaid case manager through PathWays for Aging, or your private physician. You need a written statement or prescription confirming that a stairlift is medically necessary for you to remain safely in your home. Then call us for a free in-home assessment. We measure your staircase, give you a written quote, and walk you through which funding program fits your situation. For HISA, we help compile the application packet — prescription, VA Form 10-0103, and our quote.