Lift Chairs in Sikeston, MO
Most lift chair purchases we see are made by a family member on behalf of a parent or grandparent. Someone has reached a point where getting up from a standard chair has become difficult or unsafe, and the family is trying to find a solution that preserves their independence without feeling like a medical device.
Lift chairs don’t have to feel institutional. The right one looks like a recliner, functions like a recliner, and provides a powered assist to standing that makes a meaningful difference in someone’s daily comfort and safety.
How Lift Chairs Work
A lift chair uses a motor-driven frame beneath the seat that tilts the entire chair forward while raising it — effectively moving the user to a near-standing position from which they can push off and stand without requiring the hip and knee strength that a standard chair demands.
The critical design variable is how that lift force is applied. Some lift mechanisms tip the chair primarily from the front, which pushes the user’s weight forward abruptly. Better lift mechanisms — including those used by Ultra Comfort — apply even upward pressure across the full seat base, producing a smoother, more controlled transition that’s less jarring for users with balance issues.
Sizing Matters More Than Most Customers Expect
Lift chairs are available in small, medium, large, and wide configurations. A lift chair that’s too large for the person using it presents a real safety concern — if the seat is too wide, the user can’t push off the armrests effectively during the transition to standing. A seat that’s too deep puts the person too far from the front edge to stand comfortably.
We measure before we sell. If you’re buying a lift chair for a family member who isn’t with you, we’ll ask you for their seated height, hip width, and weight, and help you narrow to the right size range. If possible, bring them in — fitting a lift chair in person takes less than fifteen minutes and eliminates the guesswork.
Ultra Comfort and La-Z-Boy
Ultra Comfort is our primary lift chair brand. Their lift mechanism is purpose-engineered for users who need it — not a recliner mechanism with a lift feature bolted on. They offer multiple position options, including two-position (upright and full recline), three-position (with a mid-recline TV-watching position), and infinite-position models that allow any angle independently in the back and leg rest.
La-Z-Boy also produces lift chairs within their recliner line. For customers who want a lift chair that coordinates with other La-Z-Boy pieces in a room, or who prefer La-Z-Boy’s specific upholstery selection, their lift models are worth comparing.
In-house financing is available on lift chair purchases with approved credit. We know these purchases are often made quickly when someone’s mobility changes — we can usually have financing in place the same day and delivery scheduled within a few days.
Call (573) 471-3585 or visit 950 S Kings Hwy, Sikeston, MO 63801. Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.