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Stair Lifts for Churches & Places of Worship

Church stair liftLifeway Mobility offers stair lifts that can be installed on a straight or curved staircase in a church or other place of worship. Churches, synagogues, temples, and many other places of worship are where individuals with common beliefs and values come to gather and feel a sense of community. These places should be welcoming & safe for everyone to attend, regardless of their mobility. However, there are places of worship that were not built to safely accommodate people with limited mobility, thus making it difficult to enter/exit the building or navigate between the floor levels.

Fortunately, there are several accessibility solutions that can make it safe & more convenient for all parishioners, members, and visitors to navigate a church staircase.  If you're looking for a quick and cost-effective solution, a stair lift is great solution to consider.

Benefits of a Stair Lift for your Church or Place of Worship

  • Cost-effective solution to provide a safe and easy way for those with limited mobility to enter/exit the building, or reach main area of worship, or basement gathering area
  • Reduces the risk of a fall or accident on the stairs
  • Prevents parishioners from feeling unwelcome because of a staircase
  • Narrow profile of rail & chair enables other parishioners to still use the stairs by foot
  • Stair lifts can be installed on staircase that is straight, or one that has curved, turns, or intermediate landings.
  • Our local stair lift showrooms provide the ability to see and test ride a stair lift so to better determine if it's the right solution for your church
two stairlifts installed in church near Philadelphia by Lifeway Mobility
two stairlifts installed in Church by Lifeway Mobility

Why Choose Lifeway Mobility to install a Stair Lift in your Church or Place of Worship?

  • Quick and professional installation by our trained and certified technicians
  • Service available after installation
  • Robust warranty coverage on the product and labor
  • Lifeway Mobility is a Bruno Diamond Dealer – only awarded to the top 3% of Bruno stair lift dealers
  • Recognized as the Best Stair Lift Company by NCOA & U.S. News
  • With over 19 years of experience on average, our local accessibility experts will help you find the perfect stair lift model for your church or place of worship

Lifeway Mobility proudly serves California, the Rocky Mountain Region, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southern New England & Texas. Please visit out our Locations page for the most up-to-date map & list of the areas we serve.

To learn more about adding a stairlift to your church or place of worship, or to schedule a free remote or no-contact evaluation, please fill out the form below or call our office at (888) 714-1930.

 stair lift installed in place of worship in Chicago, IL by Lifeway Mobility stairlift installed in Grace Bible Church in Phoenixville, PA stair lift installed in church in Baltimore, MD by Lifeway Mobility
 

Safety Features & Upgrade Options for Church Stair Lifts

Stair lifts come with many safety features to provide users with a peace of mind while using the lift. The basic features of the the lifts we offer for church and place of worship are outlined below:

  • woman sitting on Lifeway Mobility stairlift fastens seat belt
  • Offset swivel seat allows for a safe exit away from the stairs at the top landing of the staircase
  • Retractable seat belt allows users of the lift to stay secured in the seat while riding up or down the stairs
  • Safety sensors built into the footrest and carriage, will stop the lift if anything is detected in it's path of travel
  • Folding components -- seat, armrests, and footrest fold upward when the lift is not in use to allow others to use the stairs
  • Remote controls for when the chair is at the bottom landing, but is needed to be used by someone at the top landing, or vice versa

There are also several added safety stairlift upgrade options that can be added to further enhance safety and comfort for all users of the lift. A power folding rail, whether it be manual or powered, is a common option selected. Folding rails prevent the rail from becoming a trapping hazard if the staircase ends in a hallway that receives lots of foot traffic, or if it is near a doorway. Compare manual folding rails vs. power folding rails for stair lifts.

stair lift folding rail option for Church installed by Lifeway Mobility
 

Some of the other commonly added options include, but are not limited to a power swivel seat, larger seat pad, and power folding footrest. If you are interested in matching the upholstery of the seat to the color of the church walls or flooring, there are color options available ad an additional cost. One of our access sales consultant will be able to help you decide if an option will be needed for your stair lift after learning about the needs of the visitors of your place of worship and space around the staircase.

Stair Lift Models for Straight & Curved Staircases in Churches & Places of Worship

Straight Stairlifts

    • Bruno Elite

      The Bruno Elite straight stairlift features a vertical rail system and is ultra-compact, installing to within 6" of the wall. The arms, seat, and footrest fold up, creating plenty of space to walk on the stairs. The Elite has a soft-start, soft-stop creating a comfortable ride for the user.

      It has a 400-lb. weight capacity, and offers several upgrade options including, but not limited to a power swivel seat option, power lifting footrest option, folding rail option, and leather upholstery.

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      Bruno Elite Straight Stair Lift installed by Lifeway Mobility in church
  • Harmar Pinnacle SL600 or SL600HD

    Harmar's Pinnacle SL600HD straight stairlift is one of the most durable stair lifts in the industry. Its 600 lb. weight capacity makes it an ideal model for commercial settings as it will provide a safe way to get up and down the stairs for a wide variety of people with limited mobility. Built with a wide seat and and high back rest, the SL 600HD from Harmar will offer your parishioners and visitors with a safe and comfortable way to navigate the staircase.

    Features of this stairlift include a 600-lb. weight capacity, easy operating controls, swivels at landings for safe and easy entry and exit, and safety sensors to prevent the lift form operating with there is an obstruction in its way.

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    Harmar Pinnacle stairlift for church

Curved Stairlifts

  • Bruno Elite Curved Stair Lift

    Bruno has set the standard with award-winning, custom curved rail stairlift designs by offering a smooth ride up and down stairs and through turns, a ride unbeaten in the industry. Its powerful drive system combines a self-locking worm gear and rack-and-pinion design. This provides the safest operation and longest-lasting durability.

    Features of the Bruno Elite curved rail stair lift include a 400-lb. weight capacity, offset swivel seat and power swivel seat option, power lifting footrest option, folding rail option, and leather upholstery.

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    Bruno Elite CRE Stair Lift in church
  • Harmar Helix Curved Stair Lift

    The Harmar Helix curved stairlift is custom designed, easy-to-use, and provides a safe and comfortable way for those with limited mobility to use the stairs. Designed for tight turns, its twin-rail system will fit almost any staircase, no matter how complex, making your church of place of worship more welcoming for everyone, regardless of their mobility. The narrow profile of the Helix's twin rail system will leave ample space on the staircase for others still using the stairs by foot.

    Features of the Harmar Helix include a 350-lb. weight capacity, ergonomic seating and controls, and a variety of safety features for peace of mind.

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    Handicare 2000 commercial stairlift installed on outdoor staircase for safe access to church entrance

Additional Stairlift Resources

Looking to learn more about stair lifts to determine if it's the right solution to help parishioners and members of the community safely navigate between the floor levels of your place of worship? Checkout the helpful links below or contact us today to set up your free consultation.


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