Sit-to-stand lift buying guide: Protekt Dash standing aid, Invacare ISA Compact, Protekt STS Compact 500 and Lumex electric sit-to-stand lifts

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Sit-to-Stand Lift Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Stand Assist for Home or Facility Care

Sit-to-Stand Lift Buying Guide

Is a Sit-to-Stand Lift Right for the Person You Care For?

A sit-to-stand lift is right when the person can bear some weight on their legs, can hold on with at least one hand, and can follow simple directions, but can't stand up safely on their own. If they can't do those three things, a full-body patient lift is the safer choice.

We hear the same story a lot. Dad can still stand once he's up, but getting him from the bed or the recliner to standing takes two people and someone's back is hurting. Or Mom came home weaker after a hospital stay and every trip to the bathroom is a struggle.

This sit-to-stand lift buying guide covers what these lifts do, the difference between a simple standing aid and a powered lift, who's a good candidate and who isn't, the specs that matter, slings, and the conditions where a stand assist helps most. Every lift and sling named here is one we sell, with specs from its product page.

The Short Version Pick a non-powered standing aid when the user can pull up mostly on their own and just needs something steady to hold and a seat to pivot. Pick a powered sit-to-stand lift when the caregiver needs the lift to do the standing. If the person can't bear weight or hold on, skip both and look at a full-body lift.

What is a sit-to-stand lift?

A sit-to-stand lift (also called a stand assist or standing lift) helps a seated person rise to standing and move short distances, like bed to wheelchair or chair to toilet. The user's feet rest on a footplate, their shins rest against a knee pad, and a sling or seat supports them while the lift or the user does the work of standing.

Which Situation Sounds Like Yours?

Pick the line that sounds most like you. Each one takes you to the part of this guide that matters for your situation.

I'm not sure they can use one Check the three things a user needs to do: bear some weight, hold on, and follow directions. They can pull up but need something steady Non-powered standing aids cost less and need no battery. See which ones we carry. They got weak after a hospital stay See which lift fits deconditioning, stroke, Parkinson's and post-surgery recovery. Our bathroom and hallway are tight Compare closed base widths from 21 to 26.8 inches and turning sizes. I need help choosing the sling Standing, padded and toileting slings, with the lifts each one fits. The user is a larger person Several lifts are rated 500 to 600 lbs. Compare them side by side.

Stand Assist Devices

Powered sit-to-stand lifts and non-powered standing aids for home and facility use.

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Sit-to-Stand Slings

Standing, padded and toileting slings for stand assist lifts.

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Full-Body Patient Lifts

For users who can't bear weight or hold on during a transfer.

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Lift Types

What Are the Different Types of Sit-to-Stand Lifts?

There are three kinds: non-powered standing aids that the user pulls up on, hydraulic lifts with a pump handle, and electric sit-to-stand lifts that raise the user with a battery-powered actuator. Bariatric versions of each are rated from 500 to 600 lbs.

In Short Non-powered aids need the most effort from the user and the least from the caregiver's budget. Electric lifts need the least effort from both, and they're the usual choice when one caregiver does the transfers.

Non-Powered Standing Aids

The user pulls up to standing, then sits on fold-down pads for the pivot.

Protekt Dash non-powered standing transfer aid

A non-powered stand aid gives the user a footplate, padded shin supports and a handle to pull up on. Once they're standing, seat pads swing in behind them so the caregiver can roll them to the chair, bed or toilet. The Protekt Dash holds 500 lbs and its base opens from 26.8 to 37 inches. The Lumex Stand Assist LF1600 is about 25 inches wide and weighs 61 lbs.

Best For
Short transfers Some leg and arm strength No battery to charge Smaller budgets
Choose This If The user can stand up mostly on their own when they have something sturdy to pull on, and needs help with the pivot and the move.
Avoid This If The user can't pull up, tires quickly, or has very weak arms. That calls for a powered lift.
Models We Carry

Protekt Dash, Lumex Stand Assist LF1600, Hoyer Up Stand Aid.

Hydraulic Sit-to-Stand Lifts

A pump handle raises the user. No battery, no charging.

Invacare Get-U-Up hydraulic sit to stand lift

A hydraulic sit-to-stand lift works like a powered lift, but the caregiver pumps a handle to raise the user. The Invacare Get-U-Up holds 350 lbs, its base opens from 23 to 37 inches, and the sling hook height runs 36 to 65.7 inches.

Best For
No battery Home use Occasional transfers Backup lift
Choose This If You want a lift that does the standing but don't want to manage batteries, and transfers are a few times a day.
Avoid This If Transfers happen many times a day, or the caregiver has shoulder or back problems. Pumping adds up.
Models We Carry

Invacare Get-U-Up Hydraulic.

Electric Sit-to-Stand Lifts

A battery-powered actuator raises the user at the push of a button.

Protekt STS Compact 500 electric sit to stand lift

An electric sit-to-stand lift does the lifting with a rechargeable battery and a hand control. The Protekt STS Compact 500 holds 500 lbs with a 24.9 inch closed base. The Lumex Sit Stand Lift (LF2020) holds 400 lbs, and the Invacare Reliant 350 and ISA Compact hold 350 lbs. Most add an emergency stop and emergency lowering.

Best For
Daily transfers One caregiver Toileting Weak legs
Choose This If One caregiver handles most transfers, the user needs real help getting up, or transfers happen several times a day.
Avoid This If The user can't bear weight at all or can't hold the handles. Use a full-body lift instead.
Models We Carry

Protekt STS Compact 500, Protekt 500 Sit Stand Lift, Lumex Sit Stand Lift, Invacare Reliant 350, Drive Medical Sit to Stand Lift.

Bariatric Stand Assists

Higher capacities and wider bases for larger users.

Lumex Stand Assist bariatric sit to stand lift LF2090

For larger users, look at the rated capacity first. The Lumex Stand Assist (LF2090) holds 600 lbs evenly distributed with a 24V motor. The Protekt STS Compact 500, Protekt 500 and Lumex Sit and Stand Lift 500 are rated 500 lbs, and the non-powered Protekt Dash is rated 500 lbs too.

Best For
Users 350 lbs and up Wider base Stronger frame Matching bariatric slings
Choose This If The user weighs close to or over 350 lbs, or you want a capacity margin above their weight.
Avoid This If The room can't fit a wider base, or you haven't checked that the sling is rated for the same weight.
Models We Carry

Lumex Stand Assist LF2090, Lumex Sit and Stand Lift 500, Protekt 500.

Sit-to-Stand Lift or Full-Body Lift?

A sit-to-stand lift needs the user to help. They have to bear some weight on their legs, hold on with at least one hand, and keep their head and trunk up. If they can't, or if they're unpredictable during transfers, a full-body lift with a sling is safer. See our patient lifts and patient lift slings.

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Specs That Matter

Which Sit-to-Stand Lift Specs Matter Most?

Five things decide whether a stand assist works for your person and your home: the weight capacity, the base width, the lift range, how it's powered, and the knee pad and footplate. Get those right and the lift will get used every day instead of parked in a corner.

Rule of Thumb Choose a capacity above the user's weight, a closed base that fits your narrowest doorway, a lift range that suits the user's height, and electric power if one caregiver does most transfers.
Capacity Our stand assists are rated from 340 to 600 lbs. Pick one above the user's weight.
Base Width Closed bases run from 21 to 26.8 inches. Measure the bathroom door first.
Lift Range Taller users need a higher top lift height. Check the hook or spreader bar range.
Power Electric for daily use with one caregiver. Non-powered aids for users who pull up themselves.

1. Weight Capacity

Rated capacity covers the user. The sling has its own rating too.

Every lift lists a maximum weight. Pick one rated comfortably above the user's weight, then check that the sling is rated at least as high, because the lower of the two is your real limit. If the user is close to a limit, step up a class.

340 to 400 lbs
Joerns Hoyer Journey (340), Invacare Get-U-Up, Reliant 350 and ISA Compact (350), Lumex Sit Stand Lift LF2020 (400), Ascend & Go (400), Bestcare (400)
440 to 450 lbs
Joerns Hoyer Elevate (440), Hoyer Up Stand Aid (450), Drive Medical Sit to Stand (450), Invacare ISA XPlus (450)
500 to 600 lbs
Protekt Dash, Protekt STS Compact 500, Protekt 500 and Lumex Sit and Stand Lift 500 (500), Lumex Stand Assist LF2090 (600)
Models to Look At
Lumex Stand Assist LF2090 Protekt STS Compact 500 Protekt Dash
Dealer Tip Weigh the person before you order. Families guess low more often than high, and a lift that sits at its limit every day wears faster.

2. Base Width and Door Clearance

The closed base has to fit through the door. The open base gives stability at the chair.

Sit-to-stand lifts have legs that spread apart so the lift can straddle a wheelchair, commode or recliner. The closed width is what has to pass through doorways. The open width is what has to fit around the chair. Bathroom doors in older homes are often 24 inches or less, so measure the opening with the door open.

21 to 24.9 inches closed
Invacare ISA Compact (21" closed, 29" open), Invacare Get-U-Up (23" closed, 37" open), Protekt STS Compact 500 (24.9" closed)
25 to 26.8 inches closed
Lumex LF2020 and LF2090 (25.5" to 37.8"), Lumex Sit and Stand 500 (25.6" to 39.4"), Invacare Reliant 350 (26" to 37"), Protekt 500 (26.4"), Protekt Dash (26.8" to 37")
Non-powered aids
Lumex LF1600 (about 25" overall width), Hoyer Up Stand Aid (24.8" max width)
Models to Look At
Invacare ISA Compact Invacare Get-U-Up Protekt STS Compact 500
Measure This Measure the doorway, the gap between the toilet and the wall or vanity, and the space in front of the chair or bed where the lift will park.

3. Lift Range and User Height

The top of the lift range has to bring a tall user fully upright.

Manufacturers list the lift range as a sling hook height or spreader bar height. A tall user needs a higher top number to stand straight instead of being left in a half crouch. The Lumex LF1600 lists a user height range of about 5'1" to 6'6". The Protekt STS Compact 500 has a 3-position knee pad (19, 20 or 21 inches) for shorter and taller users.

Sling hook height
Invacare Get-U-Up 36" to 65.7", Invacare ISA Compact 37.8" to 64.4", Invacare Reliant 350 40" to 66"
Spreader bar height
Lumex LF2020 and LF2090 36.4" to 70.8", Lumex Sit and Stand 500 19.3" to 74.8"
Knee pad adjustment
Protekt STS Compact 500 19" to 21", Protekt 500 20.2" to 23.7"
Models to Look At
Lumex Sit and Stand Lift 500 Lumex Sit Stand Lift Invacare Reliant 350
Rule of Thumb If the user is over 6 feet tall, look at lifts with the highest top range and an adjustable knee pad, and call us with their height.

4. Power, Battery and Emergency Lowering

How the lift raises the user, and what happens if the battery dies mid-transfer.

Electric lifts run on a rechargeable battery and a hand control. Look for an emergency stop and an emergency lowering or quick release, so the user can be brought down safely if the battery runs flat. Low battery alerts help too. Hydraulic lifts use a pump handle and need no charging. Non-powered aids have no motor at all.

Emergency stop and lowering
Lumex LF2020 (emergency stop, low battery alerts), Lumex LF2090 (emergency stop, manual lowering), Invacare Reliant 350 (emergency lowering, anti-entrapment)
Emergency quick release
Protekt STS Compact 500, Protekt 500 (24V battery)
No battery
Invacare Get-U-Up (hydraulic pump), Protekt Dash, Lumex LF1600, Hoyer Up Stand Aid
Models to Look At
Protekt 500 Sit Stand Lift Lumex Sit Stand Lift Invacare Get-U-Up
Dealer Tip Charge the battery every night and keep the charger where the caregiver will see it. A dead battery is the most common reason a lift stops mid-week.

5. Knee Pad, Footplate and Sling

The parts the user actually touches.

The knee pad (or shin pads) keeps the knees from buckling as the user rises. Adjustable pads fit more people. The footplate should be non-slip and wide enough for both feet. Some, like the Invacare ISA Compact and XPlus, have a removable footplate so the lift can be used for standing practice. The sling goes around the back and under the arms and clips or loops onto the lift arm.

Adjustable knee pad
Protekt 500, Protekt STS Compact 500, Lumex LF2020 and LF2090, Drive Medical, Invacare Reliant 350, Joerns Journey
Removable footplate
Invacare ISA Compact, Invacare ISA XPlus
Rotating seat pads
Protekt Dash (the user sits on fold-down pads for the move)
Models to Look At
Protekt 500 Sit Stand Lift Invacare ISA Compact Protekt Dash
Good to Know Most slings fit the brand of lift they were made for. Check the sling chart below before you order one separately.

6. Floor Clearance, Lift Weight and Storage

Will it roll under the bed, over the carpet, and into a closet?

Low bases slide under beds and recliners so the user can get close. Our lifts sit about 4 to 4.7 inches off the floor at the base. Heavier lifts feel steadier but are harder to push on carpet. If space is tight, a compact frame matters as much as the specs.

Low base
Hoyer Up Stand Aid (4" base height), Lumex Sit and Stand 500 (4.3"), Invacare Get-U-Up, ISA Compact and Reliant 350 (4.5"), Lumex LF2020, LF2090 and Bestcare (4.7")
Lighter frames
Lumex LF1600 (61 lbs), Hoyer Up (72.8 lbs), Protekt Dash (78 lbs), Invacare Get-U-Up (88 lbs)
Compact footprint
Protekt STS Compact 500 (33.5" long, 41.9" turning diameter closed), Invacare Reliant 350 (35.5" long), Joerns Hoyer Journey (36.8" to 39.4" long)
Models to Look At
Protekt STS Compact 500 Joerns Hoyer Journey Invacare Reliant 350
Measure This Check the clearance under the bed frame and the recliner. If the base can't slide under, the user ends up too far forward to stand safely.
Common Mistake Ordering a lift without a sling, or a sling from another brand that doesn't fit the lift arm. Order them together.
Dealer Tip If the user also needs to be moved from the bed while lying down, a sit-to-stand lift won't do that. Plan for a full-body lift too.
Good to Know A wider open base is steadier. That matters more for heavier users and for transfers on carpet.
Ask Us Not sure the lift will fit your bathroom? Send us the door width and we'll tell you which models will.
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Choose by Condition

Which Sit-to-Stand Lift Is Best for Each Condition?

Most of our calls about stand assists start with a diagnosis or a hospital discharge. What the person can still do with their legs and arms, and who's doing the transfers, tells you more than any feature list. Find the situation closest to yours below. Each one names the type of lift we'd start with and the models we carry that fit.

The Short Answer For weakness after a hospital stay, an electric sit-to-stand lift with a padded standing sling. For stroke with one good side, an electric lift with an adjustable knee pad. For Parkinson's, an electric lift with smooth, steady lifting and a padded sling. If the person can't bear weight or hold on, use a full-body patient lift instead.
Weak Legs Electric lifts do the standing so the caregiver doesn't have to pull.
One Caregiver A powered lift lets one person handle most transfers safely.
Toileting Standing slings leave the lower body clear for clothing and hygiene.
Larger Users Lifts from 500 to 600 lbs, with slings rated to match.

Weak Legs After a Hospital or Rehab Stay

Start here: an electric sit-to-stand lift with a padded standing sling.

Common Challenge The person can stand once they're up and can hold on, but rising from a bed, chair or toilet takes real help, and they tire quickly.
Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift.
Why It Helps The lift does the work of rising, so the user saves their energy for standing and the caregiver isn't pulling on their arms. Many people use it during recovery and move to a standing aid as strength returns.
What To Avoid Pulling the person up by the arms or the waistband. It's how caregivers hurt their backs and users hurt their shoulders.
Good Fits Protekt STS Compact 500, Lumex Sit Stand Lift, Invacare Reliant 350.

Parkinson's Disease

Start here: an electric lift with a smooth, steady rise and a padded sling.

Common Challenge Trouble starting to stand, freezing, stiffness and good days and bad days. On good days they may stand with a little help. On bad days they can't.
Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift with an adjustable knee pad.
Why It Helps A powered lift gives the same steady rise every time, which helps when movement is slow to start. The knee pad keeps the legs from giving way if the person freezes partway up.
What To Avoid Non-powered aids that need a strong pull from the user on a bad day. If balance or weight bearing is going, talk to the care team about a full-body lift.
Good Fits Protekt 500 Sit Stand Lift, Lumex Sit Stand Lift, Drive Medical Sit to Stand Lift.

Hip or Knee Replacement and Other Surgery

Start here: follow the surgeon's precautions, then a lift or standing aid sized to the user.

Common Challenge Pain and stiffness after surgery, weight-bearing limits, and precautions on how far the hip can bend for several weeks.
Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift early on, a non-powered standing aid as the person gets stronger.
Why It Helps A lift brings the person up evenly instead of rocking forward, which is easier on a new joint. Check the weight-bearing orders first. A sit-to-stand lift only makes sense if the user is cleared to put weight on the leg.
What To Avoid Using any stand assist before the surgeon or therapist has cleared weight bearing.
Good Fits Protekt STS Compact 500, Invacare ISA Compact, Protekt Dash.

Stroke With One Good Side

Start here: an electric lift with an adjustable knee pad and a padded sling.

Common Challenge Weakness on one side, so the person leans and can only grip with one hand. Rising unevenly is the big fall risk.
Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift.
Why It Helps The knee pad supports both knees, including the weak one, and the sling holds the trunk while the user grips with their strong hand. A wide footplate keeps both feet planted. Therapists often use these lifts for standing practice too.
What To Avoid Non-powered aids that need two strong hands to pull up. If the person can't keep their trunk upright, use a full-body lift.
Good Fits Protekt 500, Invacare ISA XPlus, Lumex Sit and Stand Lift 500.

One Caregiver Doing Most Transfers

Start here: an electric lift that one person can steer and run.

Common Challenge A spouse or adult child doing transfers alone, several times a day, often with their own back or shoulder problems.
Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift with a compact base.
Why It Helps The caregiver attaches the sling, presses a button and guides the lift. They don't lift any weight. A compact base is easier for one person to turn in a bedroom or bathroom.
What To Avoid Hydraulic pump lifts for many transfers a day. Pumping adds up for a caregiver who's already tired.
Good Fits Protekt STS Compact 500, Joerns Hoyer Journey, Invacare Reliant 350.

Toileting and Commode Transfers

Start here: an electric lift with a standing or toileting sling.

Common Challenge Getting from a wheelchair or bed to the toilet or a bedside commode, and getting clothes down and back up.
Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift with a standing sling, and a narrow closed base if the bathroom is small.
Why It Helps Standing slings wrap the back and under the arms and leave the lower body open, so the caregiver can handle clothing and hygiene while the user stands. The base opens around the commode.
What To Avoid A lift that won't fit through the bathroom door. Measure first. If the only problem is getting on and off the toilet, a toilet lift may be simpler.
Good Fits Invacare ISA Compact, Protekt STS Compact 500, ArGo Electric Toilet Lift.

Bed to Wheelchair or Recliner

Start here: a lift with a low base that slides under the bed or chair.

Common Challenge Getting out of bed in the morning and into a wheelchair or a recliner, then back again at night.
Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift, or a non-powered standing aid with seat pads if the user can pull up.
Why It Helps The user sits on the edge of the bed, feet on the footplate. The lift stands them, the caregiver rolls the lift to the chair and lowers them. A low base lets the lift get close enough.
What To Avoid Beds or recliners with no clearance underneath. The user ends up too far away to stand straight.
Good Fits Protekt Dash, Lumex Stand Assist LF1600, Bestcare Stand Assist Lift.

Larger or Bariatric Users

Start here: a lift and a sling both rated above the user's weight.

Common Challenge Users over 350 lbs, or close to the limit of a standard lift, and caregivers who need extra stability.
Best Type Bariatric-rated sit-to-stand lift with a wide open base.
Why It Helps Higher-rated lifts have stronger frames and motors. The Lumex Stand Assist LF2090 is rated 600 lbs evenly distributed, and several lifts are rated 500 lbs.
What To Avoid Pairing a 500 lb lift with a 400 lb sling. The lower rating is your limit.
Good Fits Lumex Stand Assist LF2090, Protekt 500, Proactive Sit-to-Stand Sling (600 lbs).

Facility or Multi-Caregiver Use

Start here: a durable electric lift with an electric base and easy controls.

Common Challenge Assisted living, nursing homes and group homes where several staff members use one lift on many residents.
Best Type Facility-grade electric stand-up lift, some with a built-in scale.
Why It Helps Electric bases open and close at the push of a button, and options like an integrated scale let staff weigh residents during a transfer.
What To Avoid Light home frames for all-day use on many residents.
Good Fits Joerns Hoyer Elevate, Invacare ISA XPlus, Lumex Sit and Stand Lift 500.

Getting Weaker Over Time

Start here: a lift for now, and a plan for a full-body lift later.

Common Challenge Progressive conditions like ALS, MS or advancing dementia, where the person can stand today but may not in a few months.
Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift now, full-body patient lift when standing is no longer safe.
Why It Helps A stand assist keeps the person on their feet for as long as they can safely do it. Watch for the warning signs: knees buckling, not holding on, or not following directions.
What To Avoid Keeping a stand assist after the person can no longer bear weight or cooperate. That's when falls happen.
Good Fits Lumex Sit Stand Lift, Protekt STS Compact 500, plus our full-body patient lifts.
A Note on Medical Advice This guide helps you shop. It doesn't replace advice from the doctor, nurse or therapist who knows the person. Ask them whether a stand assist is safe before you buy.
Where to Start Confirm the person can bear weight and hold on. Then pick the power type and measure your doorways.
Want Help Choosing? Call a MedCare Mobility specialist at 585-505-6665. Tell us the condition, the user's weight and height, and where transfers happen.
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Who It's For

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Sit-to-Stand Lift?

This is the question to settle before anything else. A stand assist is a great tool for the right person and a fall risk for the wrong one. Run through these four checks with the person's nurse or therapist if you can.

The Short Answer A good candidate can bear at least some weight on their legs, hold the handle with at least one hand, sit up and keep their head up without help, and follow simple directions like "hold on" and "stand up." If any of those is missing, a full-body patient lift with a sling is the safer choice.
Bears Weight Can put some weight through both legs once standing, even briefly.
Holds On Can grip the handle with at least one hand for the whole transfer.
Sits Up Can sit on the edge of the bed or chair and keep their trunk and head up.
Follows Directions Understands and cooperates with simple instructions, every time.

Can Stand and Pull Up With a Little Help

What to look at: a non-powered standing aid.

Best Type Non-powered stand aid with seat pads.
Why The user does the standing, the aid gives them something solid to pull on and a seat to ride on while the caregiver rolls them to the chair, bed or toilet. No battery, lighter frame, lower cost.
Avoid Users who can't finish the pull-up on their own or tire after one try.
Models to Consider Protekt Dash, Lumex Stand Assist LF1600, Hoyer Up Stand Aid.
Browse Shop Stand Assist Devices

Bears Weight but Can't Rise Alone

What to look at: an electric sit-to-stand lift.

Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift with a standing sling.
Why The lift raises the user while they keep their feet on the footplate and knees against the pad. The caregiver guides, the motor lifts.
Avoid Users who hang in the sling instead of standing. That means they need a full-body lift.
Models to Consider Protekt STS Compact 500, Lumex Sit Stand Lift, Invacare Reliant 350.
Browse Shop Electric Sit-to-Stand Lifts

Good Days and Bad Days

What to look at: an electric lift and a watchful eye.

Best Type Electric sit-to-stand lift with emergency lowering.
Why People with Parkinson's, MS or heart and lung conditions can vary day to day. A powered lift covers the harder days, and emergency lowering lets the caregiver bring the person down if they can't continue.
Avoid Pushing through a transfer on a day the person can't hold on or bear weight. Use a full-body lift that day.
Models to Consider Protekt 500, Lumex Sit Stand Lift, Invacare ISA Compact.
Browse Shop Sit-to-Stand Slings

Can't Bear Weight, Hold On or Follow Directions

What to look at: a full-body patient lift instead.

Best Type Full-body patient lift with a full sling.
Why A full-body lift carries the person's whole weight in the sling. It's the right tool for people who are bedbound, can't support their trunk, or may let go or resist during a transfer.
Avoid Any sit-to-stand lift or standing aid. It isn't safe for this person.
Models to Consider Our electric and hydraulic full-body patient lifts and full slings.
Browse Shop Full-Body Patient Lifts
Full-Body Patient Lifts For users who can't stand or hold on during a transfer. See Patient Lifts
Hydraulic Patient Lifts Manual pump lifts with no battery to charge. See Hydraulic Lifts
Patient Lift Slings Full-body, standing and toileting slings for every type of lift. See All Slings
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How Do Our Sit-to-Stand Lifts Compare?

Here's every stand assist in this guide side by side: capacity, base width, length, lift range, power, safety features and unit weight. Tap any name to see the full product page.

We took these specs from each product page and the manufacturers' listings. Where a spec isn't listed, call us and we'll check it for you.

Sit-to-Stand Lift Comparison

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Product
Type
Weight Capacity
Base Width (Closed to Open)
Overall Length
Lift Range
Power
Safety Features
Unit Weight
Best For
Non-Powered Standing Aids
Protekt Dash
Standing transfer aid
Non-powered, rotating seat pads
500 lbs
26.8" to 37"
Ask us
User pulls up
None
Dual shin pads, non-slip footplate
78 lbs
Bed-to-chair moves on a budget
Lumex Stand Assist LF1600
Standing transfer aid
Non-powered
500 lbs evenly distributed
About 25" overall width
33.5"
User pulls up (users about 5'1" to 6'6")
None
Dual padded knee pads
61 lbs
Short transfers when the user can pull up
Hoyer Up Stand Aid
Standing aid
Non-powered, adjustable manual base
450 lbs
24.8" max width
37.4"
User pulls up
None
Cushioned knee pads
72.8 lbs
Active users who help with the transfer
Hydraulic
Invacare Get-U-Up
Hydraulic sit-to-stand
Hydraulic pump handle
350 lbs
23" to 37"
40.5"
Sling hook 36" to 65.7"
Manual pump
Retractable non-slip footplate
88 lbs
No battery to charge
Electric Sit-to-Stand Lifts
Protekt STS Compact 500
Electric, compact
Electric sit-to-stand
500 lbs
24.9" closed
33.5" base
Knee pad 19", 20" or 21"
Battery
Emergency quick release
111 lbs
Small rooms, heavier users
Protekt 500 Sit Stand Lift
Electric
Electric sit-to-stand
500 lbs
26.4" closed
41.3" base
Knee pad 20.2" to 23.7"
24V battery
Emergency quick release
119 lbs
Fast daily transfers
Lumex Sit and Stand Lift 500
Electric
Power or manual base
500 lbs
25.6" to 39.4"
40.6"
Spreader bar 19.3" to 74.8"
Battery
Emergency lowering
116.8 lbs
Facilities and busy homes
Lumex Sit Stand Lift LF2020
Electric
Electric sit-to-stand
400 lbs
25.5" to 37.8"
40.4"
Spreader bar 36.4" to 70.8"
Battery
Emergency stop, low battery alerts
118 lbs
Everyday home use
Invacare Reliant 350
Electric
Battery-powered stand-up lift
350 lbs
26" to 37"
35.5"
Sling hook 40" to 66"
Battery
Emergency lowering, anti-entrapment
108 lbs
Home and facility
Invacare ISA Compact
Electric, compact
Electric stand-up lift
350 lbs
21" to 29"
36.4"
Sling hook 37.8" to 64.4"
24V battery
Emergency stop and down, charge indicator
99 lbs
Tight bathrooms and hallways
Invacare ISA XPlus
Electric
Adjustable lifting arm
450 lbs
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Adjustable arm and knee pad
Battery
Removable footplate
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A wide range of body sizes
Drive Medical Sit to Stand Lift
Electric
Electric, power base option
450 lbs
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Battery, charges on or off the lift
Overload alert, low battery alert
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Home and facility
Joerns Hoyer Journey
Electric, ultra-compact
Electric stand-up lift
340 lbs
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36.8" to 39.4"
Attachment 28.4" to 60.2"
Battery
Adjustable kneepad
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Small homes, easy to store
Joerns Hoyer Elevate
Electric, electric base
Professional stand-up lift
440 lbs
Electric base
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Battery
Optional built-in scale
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Facilities that weigh residents
Bariatric
Lumex Stand Assist LF2090
Bariatric electric
Electric, 24V motor
600 lbs evenly distributed
25.5" to 37.8"
40.4"
Spreader bar 36.4" to 70.8"
Battery
Emergency stop, manual lowering
134 lbs
Users up to 600 lbs

Prices change with options and promotions, so we've left them off. Every lift above is in stock and ships nationwide, delivered to your door. Call 585-505-6665 for today's price.

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Compare Slings

Which Sit-to-Stand Sling Do You Need?

Choose the sling by how much weight the person can bear and what the transfer is for. Standing slings leave the lower body open for toileting. Padded and transfer slings add support for people who bear less weight. Always match the sling to the brand of lift.

Specs come from each product page. Capacities are the manufacturers' figures. The lower of the lift and sling ratings is your limit.

Sit-to-Stand Sling Comparison

Swipe left to see type, capacity, material, support, toileting access, weight bearing needed and the lifts each sling fits.

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Product
Sling Type
Weight Capacity
Material
Support Level
Toileting Access
Weight Bearing Needed
Fits These Lifts
Padding
Best For
Standing and Toileting Slings
Invacare Stand Assist Sling
Standing sling
Sit-to-stand sling
440 lbs
Polyester, brushed lining
Light
Yes
Most of their weight
Invacare stand-up lifts
Brushed lining
Toileting and quick transfers
Joerns Hoyer Deluxe Standing Sling
Standing sling
Standing sling
440 lbs
Breathable fabric
Light
Yes
Partial weight bearing
Hoyer Journey and Elevate (loop, 2-point)
Standard
Active, assisted standing
Proactive Sit-to-Stand Sling
Stand assist sling
Stand assist sling
600 lbs
Solid nylon
Light
Yes, chair to commode
Some weight bearing
Most standard stand assist lifts
Standard
High-capacity transfers, Medium to XX-Large
Graham-Field Buttock Strap Sling
Buttock strap sling
Buttock strap sling
400 lbs evenly distributed
Polyester, heavy-duty nylon webbing
Light
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Partial weight bearing
Lumex LF2020
Buttock strap
Active users on the LF2020
Padded and Transfer Slings
Invacare Premier Stand-Assist Sling
Padded stand-assist
Stand assist sling
Ask us
Padded polyester, non-slip patient side
Moderate
Yes, quick toileting
50% or more
Invacare lifts
Padded
Toileting and standing practice
Graham-Field Deluxe Padded Sling
Padded stand-assist
Transfer stand-assist sling
Up to 600 lbs, varies by lift
Polyester, nylon-reinforced, non-slip inner pad
Moderate
Yes
Partial weight bearing
Lumex LF2020 and LF2090
Padded leg support
Users who need padded leg support
Invacare Premier Transfer Sling
Transfer stand-assist
Transfer sling
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Padded, adjustable fit
More support
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Minimal weight bearing
Invacare lifts
Padded leg straps
Cooperative users who bear little weight

Not sure which sling fits your lift? Call 585-505-6665 with the lift's brand and model and we'll match it.

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Before You Buy

What Should You Check Before Buying a Sit-to-Stand Lift?

Run through this list before you order. It's the same set of questions we ask on the phone, and it catches most of the problems that lead to a return.

The Checklist in One Line Confirm the person can bear weight and hold on, know their weight and height, measure every doorway on the transfer path, pick the power type for your caregiver, and order the matching sling with the lift.
1. Weight Bearing Can the person put weight through their legs and stay standing for a few seconds with support?
2. Grip Can they hold the handle with at least one hand for the whole transfer?
3. Trunk and Head Control Can they sit on the edge of the bed without slumping?
4. Cooperation Do they follow simple directions reliably, including on tired days?
5. Weight Know the person's current weight and pick a lift and sling rated above it.
6. Height Taller users need a higher lift range and an adjustable knee pad.
7. Doorways Measure the narrowest door on the path, usually the bathroom, with the door open.
8. Floors and Clearance Carpet, thresholds and the space under the bed and recliner all matter.
9. Caregiver Who does transfers, how often, and do they have back or shoulder limits?
10. Sling Pick a standing, padded or toileting sling made for the brand of lift.
Delivery We ship nationwide, delivered to your door. Most lifts arrive mostly assembled, and the product page lists what's in the box.
Coverage Questions Insurance coverage for patient lifts varies by plan and usually needs a doctor's order. Check with the person's plan before you order.
Order the Sling Too Lifts and slings ordered together arrive matched to each other. It's the easiest way to avoid a sling that won't hook on.
Still Not Sure? Call 585-505-6665. Tell us the user's weight, height and condition and your narrowest doorway, and we'll narrow it to two or three lifts.
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Not Sure Which Stand Assist Is Right?

Tell us who the lift is for, what they can still do on their own, and where the transfers happen. We'll tell you whether a sit-to-stand lift is the right tool, which model fits your doorways, and which sling goes with it.

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Manufacturer Warranties Every lift comes with its manufacturer's warranty.
FAQ

Sit-to-Stand Lift Questions We Hear Every Week

Straight answers to the questions families, caregivers and facilities ask us most.

Quick Take Use a sit-to-stand lift for people who can bear some weight and hold on. Choose electric for daily transfers with one caregiver, match the sling to the lift, and switch to a full-body lift if the person can no longer stand.

Choosing a Lift

What is a sit-to-stand lift used for?

A sit-to-stand lift helps someone who can bear some weight get from sitting to standing and move a short distance, like bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to toilet, or chair to commode.

It's used at home, in assisted living and in nursing homes, and therapists also use it for standing practice.

What's the difference between a sit-to-stand lift and a Hoyer lift?

A sit-to-stand lift needs the user to help by bearing weight and holding on. A full-body lift, often called a Hoyer lift, lifts the person's whole weight in a sling and works for people who can't stand at all.

If you're not sure which one fits, start with the candidate checks above, or see our full-body patient lifts.

Who should not use a sit-to-stand lift?

Someone who can't bear weight on their legs, can't hold on with at least one hand, can't keep their head and trunk up, or can't follow simple directions should not use one.

People who are very agitated or unpredictable during transfers are also safer in a full-body lift.

Is a powered or non-powered stand aid better?

A powered lift is better when the caregiver needs the lift to do the standing. A non-powered aid is better when the user can pull up mostly on their own and only needs something steady to hold and a seat to ride on.

Non-powered aids like the Protekt Dash and Lumex LF1600 cost less and need no battery.

Can one caregiver use a sit-to-stand lift alone?

Yes. Electric sit-to-stand lifts are designed so one trained caregiver can do the transfer: attach the sling, press the button, and guide the lift.

Follow the lift's manual and any facility policy, and get two people if the transfer ever feels unsafe.

Using the Lift

How much weight does a person need to bear?

They need to bear some weight through both legs once they're up. Sling makers describe it differently: Invacare's Premier stand-assist sling is made for users who bear 50 percent or more of their weight, and its transfer sling for users who bear very little.

If the person's knees buckle or they hang in the sling, they need a full-body lift.

Can you use a sit-to-stand lift for toileting?

Yes, that's one of the most common reasons families buy one. A standing sling leaves the lower body open so clothing can be managed while the person stands.

If the only problem is getting on and off the toilet, a toilet lift like the ArGo Electric Toilet Lift may be simpler.

Can a sit-to-stand lift get someone up off the floor?

No. A sit-to-stand lift starts from a seated position on a bed, chair or toilet. It can't pick someone up from the floor.

For getting up after a fall, look at a floor lift like the VOCIC AX15 Floor Lift Chair or a full-body patient lift.

How often do you need to charge the battery?

Most caregivers charge the battery every night so it's ready in the morning. Low battery alerts on lifts like the Lumex LF2020 and LF2090 warn you before it runs out.

Protekt says the 24V battery on its 500 Sit Stand Lift runs about twice as long as competing brands. Hydraulic and non-powered aids need no charging.

Size, Weight and Slings

Will a sit-to-stand lift fit through my bathroom door?

Measure the doorway first. Our narrowest lift is the Invacare ISA Compact at 21 inches closed, and the Invacare Get-U-Up is 23 inches closed.

Most other lifts are 24.9 to 26.8 inches closed. Remember the lift also needs room in front of the toilet to open its legs.

What is the weight limit of a sit-to-stand lift?

It depends on the model. Ours are rated from 340 lbs (Joerns Hoyer Journey) up to 600 lbs evenly distributed (Lumex Stand Assist LF2090).

Check the sling's rating too. The lower number is your real limit.

Do sit-to-stand slings fit any lift?

No. Most slings are made for a specific brand or model, because the clips or loops have to match the lift arm.

Check the sling comparison above, or see all sit-to-stand slings. Call us with your lift model if you're unsure.

Buying and Delivery

Does insurance cover a sit-to-stand lift?

Sometimes. Coverage depends on the person's plan and usually needs a doctor's order, and some plans cover full-body lifts but not stand assists.

Check with the plan before you order so there are no surprises.

Do you ship sit-to-stand lifts nationwide?

Yes. Every lift in this guide ships nationwide and is delivered to your door, with its manufacturer's warranty.

Call 585-505-6665 if you'd like help choosing before you order.

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The Bottom Line

Choose the stand assist around the person: a non-powered aid if they can pull up, an electric sit-to-stand lift if the caregiver needs the lift to do the standing, and a bariatric model for larger users. Measure your doorways, order the matching sling, and switch to a full-body lift when standing is no longer safe. If you'd like a second opinion, call us at 585-505-6665.

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