Manual Patient Lifter Rental (Standard Hoyer)

Description

A manual patient lifter — most often searched as a Hoyer lift rental — is one of the most trusted pieces of home care equipment for safely transferring a patient who cannot support any of their own body weight. Rather than asking a caregiver to lift a loved one by hand, which is where most caregiver back injuries happen, the lift does the physical work: a hydraulic hand pump raises and lowers a boom arm, while a full-body sling cradles the patient underneath their back, thighs, and head throughout the move. Global Medicals rents this Standard Hoyer-style lift to households across Nassau and Suffolk Counties at $105 per week or $225 per month, with a one-time $100 delivery and pickup fee.

Using it is straightforward once the sling is properly fitted. The caregiver slides the sling under the patient while they’re seated or lying down, attaches the sling’s loops to the hooks on the lift’s spreader bar, and works the hydraulic hand pump to raise the patient just clear of the surface before wheeling the base underneath to reposition them — over a wheelchair, onto a bed, or above a commode. The base legs open wide during this part of the transfer for maximum stability, and close again afterward, both to steady the lift on tight turns and to let it roll under a low bed frame or through a narrow doorway. Spreading the legs wider doesn’t add weight capacity; it adds tipping resistance, which is why it’s worth taking the extra few seconds to open them fully before every transfer.

This tier is built for patients who cannot bear weight on their legs at all — someone recovering from a hip or spine surgery, living with advanced ALS, MS, or a spinal cord injury, or receiving hospice or palliative care at home. Because the sling supports the patient’s full weight, there’s no requirement for the patient to help with the movement, which is also why it’s usually safest with two caregivers present for the first several transfers, even though a single caregiver can operate the lift once comfortable with it.

The sling itself is the single most important safety variable, and it’s rented or purchased separately from the lift so it can be matched to the patient’s size and needs rather than a one-size-fits-all default. A sling that’s too large lets the patient slip; one that’s too small can pinch or cause skin tears, especially on fragile or aging skin. Global Medicals can help you choose between a standard full-body sling and a commode-cutout version, and will check the fit as part of in-home delivery and setup.

Every lift is inspected and sanitized before it leaves our facility, delivery includes hands-on training so the primary caregiver is confident operating it solo, and because Global Medicals doesn’t bill insurance directly, you’ll know the full cost upfront rather than waiting on a claim. Book online or call (516) 781-7000 to schedule delivery across Nassau or Suffolk County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Global Medicals bill insurance for a patient lift rental?

No — Global Medicals does not currently bill or process claims with insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Rentals are paid directly, though documentation can be provided for you to submit to your insurer.

Is a security deposit required to rent a manual patient lift?

Depending on the rental, Global Medicals may request a government-issued photo ID and a refundable security deposit, which is returned after the equipment is picked up and inspected.