Power Lift Chairs & Recliners

Power Lift Chair Rental in Calgary

A power lift chair looks like an ordinary recliner until someone presses the hand control. The whole seat rises and tilts forward, bringing the person up and toward their feet, so standing takes far less push from the arms and knees. Our infinite-position chairs add one more thing: the backrest and footrest move independently, so the chair can stop at any angle between sitting upright and reclined.

For lift chair rental in Calgary and the surrounding towns we rent two models, the Golden Technologies Comforter with MaxiComfort (PR-535) and the Pride VivaLift! Radiance (PLR-3955). Each comes in several sizes, and the size matters more than the brand. We match seat width and seat height to the person, deliver, set the chair at the right distance from the wall, and show everyone in the house how the controls and the battery backup work.

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The lift raises and tilts the seat forward to help you stand

Monthly rental

$250–$350/mo

Models we rent

Golden Technologies Comforter with MaxiComfort (PR-535)
Pride Mobility VivaLift! Radiance (PLR-3955)

Delivered and set up in your home
Cleaned and safety-checked before every rental
Itemized receipts for benefits claims

Who this rental is for, and when it is needed

Most lift chair rentals start with a change in how someone gets up. A parent who used to rise from a favourite armchair in one motion now rocks three times, grips the armrests and still needs a hand under the elbow. An older adult living with arthritis, Parkinson’s or heart failure finds the moment between sitting and standing is when they feel least steady. The lift takes over the hardest part of that movement and leaves the person to finish it on their own feet.

Others rent because they spend most of the day in one seat and need to change position often: upright for meals, a partial recline for reading, legs raised in the afternoon. With the back and the footrest on separate controls, each small change is a button press, and nobody has to lift legs onto a stool or wedge cushions behind a back. If an occupational therapist (OT) or physiotherapist has assessed how the person stands, bring their notes and we will size the chair to match.

Renting by the month suits needs that are likely to change: a recovery with an end in sight, a trial before buying, a parent staying with family through the winter, or the weeks while a longer-term plan comes together. It also lets you find out whether a lift chair is actually used before anyone commits to owning one.

Situations we set this up for

Standing up from a regular chair has become a two-person job
Home from hospital and told to avoid straining when getting up
Legs need raising for part of the day and a footstool is no longer manageable
Long hours seated, with frequent small changes of position
A very tall or very short adult whom standard recliners never fit
A month or two with a lift chair before deciding whether to buy one

Models and specifications

Figures below are the manufacturer's published specifications. We confirm the exact unit and its ratings with you before delivery.

Golden Technologies

Comforter with MaxiComfort Model PR-535

Golden builds this chair around two Comfort Zones that adjust independently from its AutoDrive hand control. In daily use that means the back and the leg rest are separate decisions: the back can stay fairly upright for a meal while the legs are raised, or lean back without the leg rest swinging out. The seat is a chaise design, so the cushioning continues from the seat onto the leg rest instead of leaving a gap under the calves.

The four standard sizes use a pocketed coil seat and cover a wide range of bodies. Petite/Small and Medium share a 21-inch seat width and a seat top 20 inches from the floor, which lets a shorter adult put both feet flat before the lift starts. Tall raises the seat to 23 inches, the highest of any chair we rent, which can help a tall person or anyone who rises more easily from a higher seat. Every size has a battery backup.

One correction to what some retailers print: Golden’s own sell sheet shows no zero-gravity option on this model. If a zero-gravity position is on your list, ask about the Pride Radiance instead. The Medium/Wide and Large/Wide versions of this chair carry higher weight ratings and are covered on our bariatric lift chair page.

Weight capacity: 400 lb (Petite/Small, Medium, Large, Tall)
Seat width: 21" Petite/Small and Medium; 23" Large and Tall
Seat depth: 19" Petite/Small and Medium; 21" Large and Tall
Floor to top of seat: 20" Petite/Small and Medium; 21" Large; 23" Tall
Seat construction: Chaise seat, pocketed coil
Positioning: MaxiComfort, two independently adjustable Comfort Zones
Power outage: Battery backup
Zero-gravity option: Not offered on this model

Pride Mobility

VivaLift! Radiance Model PLR-3955

Pride calls the Radiance a True-Infinite Chaise Lounger. The backrest and footrest move independently, and the chair holds wherever it is stopped. Pride lists zero gravity and Trendelenburg among its favourite positions. Trendelenburg puts the head lower than the feet, which is not suitable for everyone, so check with the care team before using it.

Three details make it easy to live with. A lithium battery backup keeps the recliner working through a power outage, so nobody is left stuck in a recline when the lights go out. A USB port on the chair keeps a phone or tablet charged within reach. A heat system with three pads warms the shoulders, the lower back and the seat. The back is a biscuit style and the chaise is fully padded.

The four sizes differ more than their names suggest, so measure against the table below. Petite-Wide is the unusual one: it pairs a broad 24-inch seat with a short 18-inch seat depth, for a wider person with shorter legs. Small has the lowest seat at 18 inches. Large/Tall needs the most room behind it, 21.5 inches of wall clearance.

Weight capacity: 400 lb, all sizes
Small (PLR-3955S): Seat 20" W × 18" D; seat-to-floor 18"; wall clearance 15"
Petite-Wide (PLR-3955PW): Seat 24" W × 18" D; seat-to-floor 19.5"; wall clearance 14"
Medium (PLR-3955M): Seat 22.5" W × 21" D; seat-to-floor 19.5"; wall clearance 15"
Large/Tall (PLR-3955LT): Seat 23.5" W × 22" D; seat-to-floor 21.5"; wall clearance 21.5"
Chair width × height: S 37" × 41"; PW 41" × 40"; M 39" × 43"; LT 40" × 49"
Back height: S 25"; PW 23"; M 28"; LT 31"
Chair weight: S 156 lb; PW 161 lb; M 158 lb; LT 178 lb
Power outage: Lithium battery backup
Extras: USB charging port; heat in shoulders, lumbar and seat

What makes it work at home

The lift-to-stand motion

The seat rises and tips forward on a steady powered arc. The person keeps both feet on the floor and hands on the armrests, lets the chair bring them close to upright, then takes their weight and steps away once balanced. Sitting down is the same movement in reverse.

Back and legs on separate controls

Both chairs move the backrest and the footrest independently. Legs can go up without the back going down, which is the difference between a chair someone sits in and a chair someone can spend a whole afternoon in.

Battery backup on both models

A power cut should not strand anyone in a recline. Golden fits a battery backup to every size of the PR-535, and Pride uses a lithium backup on the Radiance. We show you where it is at setup.

Sized from measurements

Seat heights across our two models run from 18 to 23 inches, and seat widths from 20 to 24 inches. We ask for a hip width and a lower-leg length before we choose, rather than guessing from height and weight.

Room behind for the recline

A reclining chair needs space between its back and the wall. Pride publishes 14 to 21.5 inches depending on size. We place the chair so it reaches its full recline without hitting a wall, a window sill or a lamp.

Heat and charging on the Radiance

Three heat pads and a USB port are small touches that matter to someone who sits for hours. They are Radiance features; Golden’s sell sheet for the PR-535 does not list either one.

Delivery and setup

Lift chairs are heavy and awkward to carry: Pride lists the Radiance at 156 to 178 pounds depending on size. We check the route through doors and around corners before committing to a spot, then place the chair near a grounded outlet, with the right clearance behind it and room in front for a walker or a helper. The power cord is laid so it runs clear of the moving base and out of the walking path.

Before we leave, the person who will use the chair sits in it and we go through lifting, lowering, reclining, and moving the back and footrest separately. Family members try the hand control too, and we show them the battery backup and what to do in an outage. If the fit is wrong, such as feet not reaching the floor or armrests pressing on the hips, we would rather arrange a different size than leave a chair that does not suit. Same-day delivery is often possible when the chair is in stock and you call early.

How in-home setup and pickup work

Back and footrest reclined for resting

Before we arrive

Pick a spot near a grounded outlet, out of the main walkway, with a clear path to the bathroom
Leave space behind the chair for the recline: up to about 22 inches from the wall, depending on size
Leave space in front for the lift, a walker and a helper to stand
Measure the lower leg, back of the knee to the floor, in the shoes normally worn indoors
Measure across the widest part of the hips while seated
Measure the narrowest doorway on the way in and tell us when you book
Move the old chair out and clear rugs and cords from the route

Choosing the right one

Start with the body, not the brand. Seat height should let the feet rest flat on the floor before the lift begins; across our two models it runs from 18 inches (Radiance Small) to 23 inches (Comforter Tall). Seat width should leave room to slide a hand beside each hip without the person sinking sideways. Seat depth should support the thighs without pressing into the back of the knees. When two sizes both fit, the tie-breakers are practical: which chair has the positions the person wants, and which one fits the room.

Between the two models, choose the Radiance when zero gravity, heat, a USB port or the Petite-Wide seat matters. Choose the Comforter with MaxiComfort when a taller seat helps, or when a pocketed coil seat suits the person better. If the person weighs more than 400 pounds or needs a seat wider than 24 inches, go to our bariatric lift chairs. If the chair is mainly for sleeping after an operation, read the post-surgical recliner page first, because the setup questions there are different.

Paying for the rental

Most people pay for a lift chair rental privately or claim it through a workplace or private health plan. Plans differ, so before you book ask yours whether lift chairs, or medical equipment rentals in general, are eligible, and what paperwork is needed. Many plans want a prescription or written recommendation from a doctor and an itemized receipt, and some want a cost estimate first. Our receipts name the equipment and the rental period, and we can write a quote for your insurer.

Two other points are worth knowing. If the need comes from a workplace injury, WCB-Alberta requires lift chairs to be pre-approved and supplied through its own purchasing process, so speak to your case manager before renting anything. Alberta Aids to Daily Living does not reimburse rentals for temporary or short-term needs. Federal GST rules also treat lift chairs supplied on a written order from a doctor or other qualified professional differently; if you have such an order, keep a copy and mention it when you book.

Insurance and funding guides

Mistakes we help people avoid

Choosing for the recline and forgetting the stand: The lift is the reason to rent. A seat that is too low or too deep makes standing harder and can tip someone forward before their feet are under them. Fit the seat to the legs first.
Pushing the chair back against the wall: An infinite-position chair needs room behind it to recline. Placed tight to a wall, it stops short of its range, and someone may be tempted to force it.
Only one person learns the controls: If just the user knows the hand control, a family member or home care worker ends up guessing during a power cut or a bad night. Everyone who helps should try it at setup.
Stepping away while the chair is still moving: Walking off while the seat is still rising, or sitting onto a chair that is still lowering, invites a stumble. Let the chair stop, get steady, then move.

Discharge coming up

Coming home from hospital in the next day or two?

Phone us with the discharge date and what the care team has recommended. We book delivery to arrive before the patient does, whether they are leaving Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital or South Health Campus. Same-day delivery depends on stock and the time you call, so the earlier the better.

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Power Lift Chairs: common questions

What does “infinite position” mean on a lift chair?

The backrest and the footrest are moved separately and can stop anywhere in their range, rather than moving together through a few fixed stops. You can raise the legs without reclining the back, or recline the back while the legs stay down. Both chairs we rent for this category work that way; Pride calls the Radiance a True-Infinite Chaise Lounger and Golden describes two independently adjustable Comfort Zones.

What happens if the power goes out while the chair is reclined?

Both models have a battery backup, so the chair can still be brought upright and lifted. The Radiance uses a lithium backup. At delivery we show you where the backup is and how it works, and we suggest a family member tries it once so nobody is learning it in the dark.

How far from the wall does a lift chair need to be?

Pride publishes wall clearance for each Radiance size: 14 inches for Petite-Wide, 15 inches for Small and Medium, and 21.5 inches for Large/Tall. Leave that much space behind the back plus a little margin for a baseboard heater or window sill. We measure the spot at delivery and place the chair so it reaches its full recline.

How do I know which size lift chair to rent?

Give us three measurements: the person’s weight, their hip width while seated, and their lower-leg length from the back of the knee to the floor in their usual shoes. The lower-leg figure sets the seat height, which ranges from 18 to 23 inches across our models. The hip width sets the seat width, which ranges from 20 to 24 inches. We recommend a size from those numbers and confirm it when the person sits in the chair.

Does the Golden Comforter with MaxiComfort have zero gravity?

No. Some retailers advertise it that way, but Golden’s own sell sheet marks the zero-gravity option as not available for any size of the PR-535. Pride does list zero gravity among the positions of the VivaLift! Radiance, so ask for that chair if the position matters to you.

Can you put a lift chair in an upstairs bedroom?

Often, yes, but tell us about the stairs when you book. The Radiance weighs 156 to 178 pounds depending on size, so we plan the carry, check the stair width and turns, and confirm the bedroom has an outlet and enough clearance behind the chair. If the stairs will also be a problem for the person using the chair, a main-floor spot is usually the better choice.

How is a rental lift chair cleaned before it comes to us?

Between every rental, the chair is cleaned and then disinfected with a Health Canada DIN-registered disinfectant, following the manufacturer’s instructions. The full process is set out on our equipment sanitization page.

Do you deliver lift chairs outside Calgary?

Yes. We deliver lift chairs across all Calgary quadrants and to Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Chestermere, High River, Strathmore, Diamond Valley, Springbank, Bearspaw and Bragg Creek. Phone with the address and the date you need the chair, and we will confirm a delivery window.

Rent power lift chairs in Calgary

Tell us who it is for, the date you need it and the room it goes in. We will confirm the model, the monthly rate and a delivery window.

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