Helping Hands Living Solutions Stair Lift Installers in Metro East Illinois
January 20, 2026
618-900-6199
A stair lift is used to help people with limited mobility safely navigate stairs in their home, allowing them to access different levels of their house without the risk of falling, thus maintaining independence and reducing the need for caregiver assistance, especially for individuals who struggle to climb stairs due to age, injury, or disability.
Key reasons to consider a stair lift:
- Safety: Reduces the risk of falls on stairs, which are a common cause of injuries for older adults
- Independence: Enables people with mobility issues to access different floors of their home without relying on others
- Convenience: Provides a simple and easy way to get up and down stairs
- Cost-effective: Can be a more affordable option compared to moving homes or major home renovations to accommodate accessibility needs
- Suitable for temporary disabilities: Can be used by people recovering from surgery, injuries, or experiencing temporary mobility limitations
Who might benefit from a stair lift:
- Seniors with decreased mobility due to aging
- People with arthritis or joint pain affecting their legs
- Individuals recovering from surgery or injuries impacting their ability to climb stairs
- Those experiencing dizziness or balance issues
- Wheelchair users with sufficient upper body strength to transfer onto the lift
Helping Hands Living Solutions Stair Lifts
At Helping Hands Living Solutions, we have partnered with an industry leader in residential mobility solutions, AmeriGlide. We are a local AmeriGlide dealer, and are recognized as part of their installation network.
AmeriGlide has multiple products and solutions, but specific to Stair Lifts, they come in three distinct categories: Straight, Curved, and Outdoor.
Straight Stair Lift
A straight stair lift is a chair lift that runs along a straight rail up and down a flight of stairs without turns. They are the most common type of stair lift and are a cost-effective way to make stairs safer and more accessible.
Features
- Customizable: Seats can be customized with options like powered swivel seats and footrests
- Quick installation: Can be installed in a few hours
- Adaptable: Some straight stair lifts can fold to fit narrow entrances
- Safe: Can help reduce the risk of fall
Benefits
- Can make navigating stairs easier and safer
- Allow you to remain independent and comfortable in your home
- Blend seamlessly into your home decor
Curved Stair Lift
A curved stair lift is a stair lift that's designed to fit stairs that turn, curve, or have landings. They can be custom-made to fit your home and lifestyle.
Features
- Customizable: Can be made to fit your staircase and needs
- Smooth ride: Some curved stair lifts have advanced bending technology to create smoother turns
- Safety features: Some curved stair lifts have enhanced safety features
- Design flexibility: Some curved stair lifts can be extended to allow the chair to turn and park at the top or bottom landing
When to use a curved stair lift
- Staircase turns: If your staircase has a turn, bend, or curve
- Landings: If the landing between staircases is too small
- Multiple floors: If you have multiple floors, such as a basement and an upper level
- Spiral staircases: If you have a spiral staircase
- Pie-shaped stairs: If you have pie-shaped stair
Outdoor Stair Lift
You might want to use an outdoor stair lift when you need to get between your home and an outdoor space, but have difficulty climbing stairs. This could be due to aging, a physical disability, or a health condition.
When it might be useful
- You need to get to your car, garage, or boat pier
- You want to enjoy your patio or backyard
- You have pain, muscular strain, or shortness of breath, especially when climbing stairs
An outdoor stair lift is safer than slippery stairs, Can help prevent falls and injury, and Can make it easier to access outdoor spaces.
Our Customer Engagement Process
Step 1: Your Free Phone Consultation
Step 2: In-Home Assessment & Aging-in-Place Walkthrough
Step 3: Detailed Proposal & Transparent Pricing
Step 4: Pre-Installation Prep (Behind the Scenes)
Step 5: Clean, Safe, & Respectful Installation
Step 6: Training, Walkthrough & Final Sign-Off
Call 618-900-6199 today for your free phone consultation and in-home assessment. Serving Edwardsville, Collinsville, Belleville, O’Fallon, Troy, and all of Metro East Illinois.