Expert Stairlift Installation in Voorhees, NJ

Straight installs average three to four hours. Curved rails take four to six hours because the rail was pre-bent at the factory from laser measurements taken at an earlier visit. Outdoor units run about three hours. Platform lifts typically four to five hours. We clean up completely; you'd never know we were there except for the working lift.

No. The rail bolts into the stair treads, not the wall, so drywall stays untouched. On carpeted stairs the bolts go through the carpet into the wood beneath, with no tearing or replacement needed. When a lift is eventually removed, the tread holes are small and easy to fill and stain-match.

Generally no. Stairlifts are considered temporary mounted equipment in New Jersey, not structural alterations, and Voorhees Township follows the state building code on this. If you're in an HOA community like Alluvium Woods or Sturbridge Lakes, we recommend a quick check with your association, but most approve them without issue.

Every stairlift we install comes with a DC battery backup. The battery charges while the lift is parked at its charging point and runs the lift for roughly 20 to 30 round trips during an outage. South Jersey summer thunderstorms and winter ice storms knock out power occasionally, and your lift keeps working through it.

Yes, but not through the HISA grant, which specifically excludes stair lifts. The stairlift itself is furnished through the VA's Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) when a VA clinician prescribes it as medically necessary — you'll need a prescription from a VA provider — and veterans on the Aid & Attendance pension can apply that toward the cost. The HISA grant (up to $6,800 service-connected, $2,000 non-service-connected) covers structural mods like ramps instead. The nearest facility is the Camden VA Clinic at 300 South Broadway, Suite 103 (about 12 miles away). The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center at 3900 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia also handles VA prosthetics and HISA applications.

Yes. The Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) program covers Environmental Accessibility Adaptations, including stairlift installation. JACC is state-funded (not Medicaid) and serves New Jersey residents 60 and older who are not Medicaid-eligible, meet a nursing-facility level of care, have household income below 365% of the federal poverty level, and have resources under $40,000 (individual) or $60,000 (couple). Total JACC services are capped at $11,158.56 per year (about $929.88 per month) per participant. Contact the Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services at 856-858-3220 to start intake.

New Jersey's MLTSS (Managed Long-Term Services and Supports) program can cover home modifications including stairlifts as Environmental Accessibility Adaptations for Medicaid beneficiaries who qualify for a nursing-facility level of care. There is no fixed dollar cap — coverage follows your approved Plan of Care. MLTSS is administered through managed care organizations (Aetna, Horizon NJ Health, UnitedHealthcare, or Wellpoint), so you'll need an assessment from your MCO's care coordinator. This differs from JACC, which is state-funded and not Medicaid; you cannot be enrolled in both at once.

Camden County runs a Home Improvement Program (HIP) for owner-occupants of single-family homes who meet income guidelines. While primarily for structural repairs, accessibility modifications can sometimes qualify; contact the Camden County Improvement Authority at 856-751-2242. Separately, the Division of Senior and Disabled Services at 856-858-3220 can connect Voorhees residents with additional resources, including transportation and caregiver support.