Choosing a Patient Lift

Patient lifts are an integral part of the home care setting.  They make transfers and daily activites easier and they help eliminate injury both to the caregiver and to the patient.  SpinLife carries the top brands including hoyer patient lifts  and invacare patient lifts.

SpinLife carries a full selection of patient lifts, both manual and battery-powered.  We also offer a comprehensive variety of slings, although we only show the most basic and popular slings on our website.  If your patient sling needs are more specific, please give us a call at 1-800-850-0335 for help selecting the best sling to meet your needs. 

Manual Patient Lifts - These lifts are manual and completely operated by the caregiver.  They have hydraulic assists, lessening the weight that the caregiver has to move.  These lifts are appropriate when cost is a significant factor, the situation doesn't allow easy access to a power source,  or if the patient lift is used for transferring the patient from one room to another.

Power Patient Lifts - These patient lifts are powered either through a standard electrical outlet or by a re-chargeable battery.  The lifting is completely controlled through a hand control, eliminating any physical exertion by the caregiver.  Power patient lifts  also allow the patient to operate some functions independantly, as well.  All of these models have manual back-up in case of power failure.

Patient Lift Accessories - Don't forget to get a sling for your lift.  These are sold separately because there are a wide variety of slings to meet all transfer needs.  Contact customer service if you require a specialty sling...we carry the full lines of patient lift slings from Invacare and Hoyer.

Common Questions

Will Medicare pay for my patient lift?
Medicare pays for patient lifts, both manual and power, as rental items.  Since we only have them available for purchase, a patient lift purchased from SpinLife would not be covered by Medicare.  We can bill Medicare if the denial is necessary for your secondary insurance.

Will I be charged sales tax?
No.*

Is shipping free?
Yes, if your order is over $50 it will ship for free. (Orders over $50 always ship for free everyday at SpinLife.)

What if something goes wrong with my patient lift?
SpinLife is here to support you throughout the life of your purchase.  We honor all manufacturers warranties.  If you run into trouble, give us a call and we will get it taken care of.

What if I want to return my patient lift?
SpinLife wants you to completely satisfied with your purchase.  If it arrives and it is not what you thought or does not meet your needs, you are free to return it as long as it is in new condition and the original packaging.  The only thing we require is that you pay freight to return the purchased item. Make your choice carefully, patient lifts are heavy so the freight costs to return them can be expensive. Please see our Return Policy for complete details.

 *Sales tax is applied to certain products shipped to the state of Ohio.