The best Hoyer lifts in 2021

The Invacare Hydraulic Lift offers safety, comfort, and stability for both caregivers and patients. The design of this lift helps make transfer situations safer for all thanks to a padded swivel bar and push handle which can adapt to multiple sling styles. The handle rotates from side to side for easy access and the swivel bar rotates 360 degrees without side-to-side sway for patient safety.

We really like the small footprint of this lift thanks to an adjustable base for maneuvering in small spaces. The whole system can be easily disassembled if the lift needs to be used in multiple locations. Although the unit features lightweight construction it certainly does not sacrifice performance or durability. The lift has a max weight capacity of 450 pounds and has a 20 to 64 inch pickup range which allows patients to be picked up from a variety of positions.

This stand assist lift by Lumex is designed for patients who have enough stability to support themselves from a seated to a standing position, but who could use some additional support in doing so. It can be wheeled up to the user who can use the grab bar to pull themselves up from a seated position. A split seat can then be locked into place for patient transport, or can swing out when loading and unloading the patient. The unit also features comfortable padding on the seat, shin, and knee pads.

This style of lift may be a good alternative to a wheelchair for some patients, as it can be used not just for assistance while sitting and standing but can be used to transport patients from room to room. The compact design also fits through standard doorways, making this a good option for in-home use.

A hydraulic lift that works well for moving patients from a variety of positions, the ProBasics Patient Lift features a lightweight and slim design. The adjustable base of the lift can fit easily under most beds or around different types of seating. The 5-inch front and rear wheels glide smoothly for easy transport and the rear wheels lock for extra stability while loading and unloading patients. The pump handle is also adjustable to either side for convenience and the elongated design works for a wider range of caregiver heights.

The six-point swivel bar can work with most sling styles and positions, including four- and six-point slings.

This lift from Hi-Fortune has handy features to make patient transporting easy and safe for caregivers, making it worth the extra price for some. It comes with an easy to use remote to control the lifting of the arm and has an emergency stop button for extra security. It also has rear-locking caster wheels that can be operated by foot, as well as an adjustable base that can also be widened by stepping on a pedal. Ergonomic hand grips also provide comfort to caregivers while moving the unit.

For patients, this lift has a long lift arm which can more easily place the patient exactly where they need to be. The unit also comes with a nylon sling that hooks onto a four-point spreader bar for a comfortable lift position.