Expert Stairlift Installation in Orangetown, NY

A straight stairlift installs in about 3 hours — the rail bolts directly to the stair treads, so no drywall or electrical work is needed. Curved rails take one full day because the custom-bent sections are assembled on site. For most Orangetown customers, the lift is running by the time Luis leaves that afternoon.

Yes. The seat, arms, and footrest all fold up when not in use. On a standard 32-inch Orangetown staircase — common in Pearl River Capes and Blauvelt ranches — the folded lift leaves about 18 inches of clear walking space. The rail sits low against the treads, not at hip height, so it doesn't block the stairway.

We only sell and install permanently. Renting a stairlift in New York means monthly payments indefinitely, and most rentals don't include curved or outdoor models. Our financing at $79 a month often costs less than a rental, and you own the equipment. If your needs change, the rail can be removed — the treads are untouched.

Luis comes to your Orangetown home at no charge. He measures the staircase with a laser for exact length, rise, and any turn angles. For curved stairs, the 1-hour laser mapping captures every change in pitch and direction. You pick the seat color and rail finish at the assessment. Installation is usually booked within the same week for straight rails.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected conditions. It's a one-time, tax-free grant that's never repaid. The nearest VA facility for the required medical-necessity prescription is the New City VA Clinic at 345 North Main Street, New City, NY 10956.

Yes. The Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Waiver — New York's Medicaid HCBS program — covers environmental modifications including stairlifts. You must meet nursing-home level-of-care criteria and be enrolled in NY Medicaid, and the modification must be deemed medically necessary. Rockland County falls under the Hudson Valley region for NHTD waiver services.

RESTORE (Residential Emergency Services to Offer Repairs to the Elderly) provides grants up to $10,000 for Rockland County homeowners age 60 and older. It covers emergency repairs that address health and safety hazards — a stairlift may qualify if a doctor documents it as necessary for safe mobility. It's administered through Rockland County Community Development in New City, and no repayment is required.

It depends on the programs. The HISA grant can sometimes be paired with the NHTD Waiver if HISA doesn't fully cover the cost and the waiver covers the remainder — though that takes coordination between the VA and the waiver's service coordinator. RESTORE funds are generally separate. At the assessment, Luis walks you through which programs apply to your situation and helps with the initial paperwork.