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Creating a more accessible environment starts with finding equipment that supports comfortable, dependable movement between different levels. At Staying Home, we manufacture American-made platform lifts, wheelchair lifts, and stairlifts designed to help individuals navigate raised entrances, stairways, decks, and other elevated spaces with greater independence.
Whether you’re looking for a home platform lift to improve access to your porch, a vertical platform lift for wheelchair accessibility, or a stairlift to make everyday movement easier, our products provide practical options for different mobility needs. Our residential and commercial accessibility equipment combines durable construction, battery-powered technology, and thoughtful safety features. From homeowners planning for aging in place to businesses exploring accessible entry solutions, Staying Home helps customers identify equipment suited to their property and accessibility goals.
Vertical Platform Lifts for Residential and Commercial Accessibility
A vertical platform lift provides a practical way to move between different elevations without relying on stairs. These systems are particularly useful for wheelchair users who need access to raised entrances, porches, decks, or other areas where a traditional ramp may be difficult to accommodate. Staying Home manufactures vertical platform lifts for residential and commercial applications. Our VPL systems feature corrosion-resistant aluminum construction, battery-powered operation, and available solar charging options for suitable installations. With a 750-pound rated capacity and a maximum lift height of 14 feet on our standard VPL model, these lifts are engineered to support a variety of accessibility needs.
Available features include wireless landing controls, emergency stop functionality, landing interlocks, and other safety components designed for dependable operation. Whether you’re improving access to a private residence or evaluating a lift for a commercial property, our team can help you explore appropriate vertical platform lift options.
Wheelchair Lifts for Greater Independence
For individuals who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices, even a small change in elevation can create a significant barrier. A wheelchair lift offers a convenient way to navigate these spaces without requiring a long ramp or a full residential elevator. Staying Home’s wheelchair-accessible vertical platform lifts are designed to support safe, convenient movement between suitable landing areas. These lifts can be especially helpful for raised home entrances, decks, porches, and other locations where wheelchair users need dependable access.
Our equipment is manufactured with durability and everyday usability in mind, offering features such as battery-powered travel, protective controls, and weather-resistant materials on applicable models. Choosing the right wheelchair lift requires consideration of platform dimensions, mobility device size, rated capacity, available space, and local installation requirements. Staying Home can help you review available options and identify equipment that meets your accessibility goals.
Home Platform Lifts for Everyday Accessibility
A home platform lift can make a meaningful difference for homeowners who want to improve accessibility without making extensive changes to their property. Residential platform lifts are designed to help individuals move between elevated areas, making them useful for raised entrances, outdoor living spaces, and certain interior applications. For homeowners planning to age in place, a platform lift can provide an alternative to stairs and help maintain access to frequently used areas.
Staying Home offers residential lift options designed around practical installation considerations, dependable performance, and comfortable operation. Our products include standard vertical platform lifts as well as Bridger residential platform lift configurations for suitable lower-rise applications. Whether you’re planning a home accessibility improvement for yourself or a family member, our team can help you explore residential platform lifts suited to your property.
Outdoor Lifts for Porches, Decks and Raised Entrances
Outdoor stairs and elevated entrances can make everyday access difficult for people with limited mobility. Staying Home offers outdoor lift solutions designed to help homeowners and property managers address these challenges.
Our vertical platform lifts feature corrosion-resistant aluminum construction and protective finishes intended for outdoor environments. Battery-powered operation allows applicable systems to continue operating during a power outage when adequately charged, while optional solar charging provides additional flexibility for certain installations.
Outdoor platform lifts can be used in suitable locations such as porches, decks, raised walkways, and building entrances. The right configuration depends on the height difference, available landing space, surrounding structure, and accessibility requirements.
Stairlifts for Comfortable Movement Between Floors
For individuals who have difficulty climbing stairs but can safely transfer to a seated position, a stairlift may offer a practical accessibility solution. Staying Home manufactures Legacy II stairlifts designed to provide dependable travel along suitable staircases. Our stairlift products are engineered with attention to comfort, reliability, and ease of operation.
Available straight and outdoor stairlift options allow homeowners to explore solutions based on their staircase configuration and accessibility needs. A stairlift may be a suitable alternative when a wheelchair platform lift or residential elevator is not necessary. For homeowners comparing mobility equipment, understanding the differences between stairlifts and platform lifts can help identify the most appropriate solution.
Lake Home Lifts and Specialty Accessibility Solutions
Properties with elevated outdoor living areas or challenging terrain may require accessibility equipment suited to unique conditions. Staying Home offers Lake Home Lift products designed for certain outdoor access applications. These specialty lift systems can help property owners explore alternatives to navigating stairs in suitable lakeside or elevated environments.
The appropriate product depends on site conditions, intended use, travel distance, and installation requirements. Our team can provide product information to help determine whether a specialty lift is appropriate for your property.
ADA Accessibility Solutions for Commercial Properties
Accessible entrances and changes in elevation are important considerations for many commercial buildings and public-facing facilities. Staying Home offers vertical platform lift products designed for residential and commercial applications, including models marketed for ADA-related accessibility needs.
A vertical platform lift may be appropriate in certain commercial settings where a compliant ramp or other accessible route is not practical. However, ADA requirements depend on the type of facility, installation location, and applicable accessibility standards.
Commercial projects may also need to meet relevant building codes and ASME A18.1 requirements for platform lifts. Our vertical platform lift products are designed with accessibility and safety considerations in mind, including available landing controls, protective components, and appropriate platform configurations. Building owners, architects, and installers should verify that the selected equipment and installation meet all applicable requirements.
Explore Platform Lifts and Accessibility Solutions from Staying Home
Creating a more accessible home or commercial property begins with choosing equipment designed around your needs. At Staying Home, we manufacture American-made wheelchair lifts, vertical platform lifts, home platform lifts, and stairlifts that help individuals navigate changes in elevation with greater confidence. Whether you’re improving a raised entrance, planning for aging in place, or evaluating ADA accessibility solutions for a commercial property, our team can help you explore the available options.
Frequently Asked Questions: Platforms, Stairlifts and Wheelchair Lifts
What is a vertical platform lift?
A vertical platform lift is accessibility equipment that moves a platform vertically between different elevations. It is commonly used to provide wheelchair access to raised entrances, porches, decks, and certain commercial spaces.
What is the difference between a wheelchair lift and a stairlift?
A wheelchair platform lift can transport a wheelchair user while remaining in their mobility device, subject to the lift’s capacity and dimensions. A stairlift carries a seated person along a staircase.
Are your products battery-powered or do they use a battery backup system?
Staying Home Corp. products are battery-powered, meaning they run directly off a battery. That battery must be recharged using a plug-in or solar-powered charger. Battery back-up, used in other non-SHC products, is different. It refers to a secondary power source that only activates when the primary power supply is interrupted.
Do you have a showroom?
You are welcome to visit our tech center showroom located at 2501 Anaconda Road, Harrisonville, MO 64701. To schedule a visit, please e-mail info@stayinghome.com. Alternatively, we can connect you with one of our dealers to view SHC equipment at locations and showrooms nationwide.
How soon after placing my order will the equipment be ready?
As of 5/5/2026, lead times for SHC products are as follows (subject to change):
- Outlook Outdoor Elevators: 4-6 weeks
- Residential Indoor Elevators: 5 weeks
- Vertical Platform Lifts: 6 weeks
- Bridger Vertical Platform Lifts: 1-2 weeks
- Legacy II Stairlifts: 2-3 days
- Hide-A-Waiter Dumbwaiters: 4 weeks
- Hide-Away Shelters: 6 weeks