Power Lift Recliners Southwest Florida
Power Lift Recliners —
Try Before You Buy
at Seven SW Florida Showrooms
A lift chair is a personal fit. Come sit in one — or several — before you decide. Our specialists help you find the right chair for your body, your condition, and your home.
Come In, Sit Down, and Find the Right Chair
Every Medical Department Store location has lift chair floor models you can sit in, recline in, and operate yourself. Walk-ins are always welcome — calling ahead ensures a specialist is available. Bring the person who will use the chair.
Serving Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, and South Sarasota County. A primary location for patients being discharged from Venice Regional and nearby rehabilitation facilities.
Serving Sarasota, Fruitville, Bee Ridge, and eastern Sarasota County. One of our largest showroom floors — wide selection including bariatric-capacity chairs.
Serving North Port, Englewood, and the southern Sarasota County corridor. Conveniently located for patients who previously had to travel to Port Charlotte or Venice.
Serving Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, and Charlotte County. Central location for patients across Charlotte County after surgery at Fawcett Memorial or ShorePoint Health.
Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Lee County. Significant volume of post-discharge patients from Lee Health — we coordinate directly with discharge teams.
Serving Naples, Marco Island, North Naples, and Collier County. Regularly assists patients from NCH Healthcare and the North Naples medical corridor.
Our seventh Southwest Florida showroom opens August 31, 2026. Call 866-218-0902 for location details and to confirm opening day floor model availability.
Why You Should Not Buy a Lift Chair Without Sitting in It
A spec sheet tells you the weight capacity and fabric options. It cannot tell you whether the seat height lets your feet rest flat on the floor, or whether the recline angle is comfortable for your back. Only your body can tell you that — and only in the chair.
Seat height, depth, and width are measured against your specific body. There is no chart that substitutes for sitting down in the chair you plan to buy.
Post-hip-replacement, the safe seating angle is different. With edema, leg elevation priority changes the position type. Your fitter knows these variables — and they are in the showroom, not in a product listing.
A lift chair in full recline extends 18–24 inches beyond its footrest. We help you measure clearance before the chair ships — not after it arrives.
The difference between a 3-position and an infinite-position chair becomes immediately obvious when you try both. Twenty minutes in the showroom saves weeks of returns and remorse.
If you are pursuing Medicare Part B coverage, the documentation process starts with a specialist who knows exactly what your physician needs to write — before your doctor's appointment.
Every chair we sell, we service. Seven locations, in-home service calls available. Buying locally means a repair call goes to a team that knows your chair.
What to Expect at a Lift Chair Showroom Visit
A visit at Medical Department Store is not a sales presentation. It is a guided evaluation — a conversation with a specialist who has helped hundreds of Southwest Florida patients find the right chair.
Your specialist asks why you are looking at a lift chair. This shapes every recommendation that follows. Be direct — the more they know, the better the match.
Your specialist notes your height and asks about your weight and seated hip width. These determine which size range to start from and narrow the floor models to try first.
You sit in two or three floor models that match your size and positioning needs. Recline. Use the hand control. Tell your specialist what feels right and what doesn't.
If you have edema, circulation concerns, back pain, or post-surgical restrictions, your specialist shows you zero gravity, Trendelenburg, or Twilight tilt — you experience whether they address your symptoms.
Your specialist asks where the chair is going and helps you confirm you have the right clearance — wall-to-chair distance for recline, doorway width, and whether a wall-hugger model is appropriate.
If Medicare coverage applies, your specialist explains exactly what your physician needs to provide — before your doctor's appointment. FSA/HSA eligibility and white-glove delivery also discussed.
- The person who will use the chair (not just measurements)
- A family member or caregiver if helpful
- Your physician's name if pursuing Medicare coverage
- Room dimensions if you have clearance concerns
- Any discharge paperwork noting positioning restrictions
- Your insurance card if billing assistance is needed
No appointment necessary at any of our seven Southwest Florida locations. Calling ahead (Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM, Sat 9AM–3PM) ensures a specialist is free to spend focused time with you. For complex situations — bariatric, post-surgical, Medicare coordination — calling ahead is strongly recommended.
Which Lift Chair Is Right for Your Situation?
The right lift chair is not the most expensive one — it is the one that addresses your specific condition and fits your body correctly. Click any condition below to see what you need, the recommended features, and the models most commonly prescribed for that situation.
Hip or Knee Replacement Recovery
Controlled, safe angle for sitting and standing. No bending past your surgeon's restrictions. Gradual, precise position changes. Battery backup essential.
Infinite position for precise angle control throughout recovery. Correct seat height. Battery backup standard.
Pride Genesis LC-150 (3-position, entry) · Pride Tranquil 2 PLR-935 (infinite, 4 sizes — most commonly recommended post-surgery)
Edema / Lower Leg Swelling
Feet elevated reliably above heart level — not just above seat level. Multiple times daily. Comfortable enough to hold the position long enough to matter.
True Trendelenburg (feet above heart) or zero-gravity. Infinite position required — 3-position chairs do not achieve adequate leg elevation for most edema patients.
Pride Tranquil 2 PLR-935 · Golden Cloud PR-527 with Twilight · Pride VivaLift Ultra PLR-4955
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Legs above heart for fluid management. Easy position changes without exertion. Battery backup non-negotiable for SW Florida storm outages.
True Trendelenburg. All-day comfort. Battery backup standard.
Golden Cloud PR-527 with Twilight · Pride Tranquil 2 PLR-935
Arthritis (Hands, Back, or Hips)
Minimal hand force to operate controls. Heat where you actually feel stiffness. Easy entry and exit. Soft but supportive cushioning.
Ergonomic rocker or toggle hand control. 3-zone heat (shoulders, lumbar, seat). Memory positions — fewer button presses per session.
Pride Radiance PLR-3955 (3-zone heat) · Pride VivaLift Ultra PLR-4955 (air massage + 3-zone heat)
Chronic Back Pain / Lumbar Issues
Zero-gravity positioning to decompress the spine. Lumbar support that fits your curve. No pressure point at the tailbone during long sessions.
MaxiComfort or Twilight zero-gravity. Power lumbar adjustment. High-density or pocketed coil seat — not foam that bottoms out.
Golden EZ Sleeper Slim PR-764 · Golden EZ Sleeper PR-761 · Pride Radiance PLR-3955
Sleeping in the Chair (GERD, Sleep Apnea, Post-Surgical)
Lies completely flat for full-night sleep. Full-night support without pressure points. Heat and massage to make extended sleep sessions genuinely comfortable.
True lay-flat capability. Adjustable headrest. Heat and massage as standard equipment — not an upgrade.
Journey Perfect Sleep Chair (the only chair we carry designed specifically for full-night sleep — heat & massage standard) · Golden Relaxer PR-766
Bariatric (Over 300 lbs)
Genuine capacity with genuine comfort. Wide seat that actually supports. Durable motor and frame for daily full-weight use at higher capacities.
Rated 400–600 lbs with appropriate seat width. Infinite position with true zero gravity. In-person fitting essential for bariatric patients.
Golden Cloud PR-510 Extra Wide (up to 600 lbs) · Pride Tranquil 2 PLR-935 (400 lb, 4 sizes)
Limited Shoulder or Arm Mobility
Operate the chair without raising arms or gripping hard. Simple controls that work with reduced fine motor control.
Rocker or toggle hand control. Memory positions — store your preferred angles and get there with one button press.
Golden Dione PR-446 (AutoDrive memory remote) · Pride Tranquil 2 PLR-935
Petite Users (Under 5'3")
Feet reach the floor flat when seated. Seat depth not too long — not pressing behind the knees. Backrest height matches your actual back height.
Small or Petite size. Correct seat height. Compact footprint. Must be evaluated in person — petite sizing cannot be guessed from spec sheets.
Pride Genesis LC-150 Small · Pride Tranquil 2 PLR-935 Petite Wide · Journey Perfect Sleep Chair Petite
Tall Users (Over 6')
Back height that supports your full spine. Seat depth long enough for the full thigh. Footrest that actually reaches your feet in full recline.
Large or Large-Tall size. Extended footrest. Full chaise pad. Must be evaluated in person — listed dimensions don't always translate to actual fit.
Pride Tranquil 2 PLR-935 Large-Tall · Golden EZ Sleeper PR-761 Large · Golden Relaxer PR-766 Large
Power Outage Concern (SW Florida Storms)
Must be able to exit the chair safely during a multi-day outage. Being stranded in a reclined position without power is a genuine safety risk in SW Florida.
Battery backup as standard equipment — not an optional add-on. Confirm before purchasing any chair. Non-negotiable for SW Florida buyers.
All Golden Technologies models — battery backup standard · All Pride VivaLift models — lithium battery backup standard
Your situation isn't listed? Call us at 866-218-0902 — we have helped patients with ALS, MS, Parkinson's, COPD, post-cardiac surgery, and bilateral knee replacement. If a lift chair can help, we will tell you which one and why.
Featured Lift Chairs — Sit in These Before You Buy
The chairs below are the most commonly tried and purchased models across our seven locations. Floor model availability varies — call ahead to confirm a specific model is on the floor before making a trip.
Pride Genesis LC-150
From $899 · Small & Medium · 325 lb · Battery BackupPride's most accessible lift chair — honest, well-built, and right-priced. Chaise pad for full leg support. Magnetic hand control works either side. Best first lift chair for patients who need lift assistance and comfortable reclining without complex positioning.
- 3-position — sit, recline, lift
- 325 lb capacity · Small or Medium sizing
- Battery backup included · FDA Class II
- Lifetime frame warranty
Golden Cloud PR-527 with Twilight
Infinite + Twilight Tilt · Zero Gravity · Overstuffed ComfortThe most frequently chosen chair across all seven of our showrooms. When patients sit in the overstuffed Cloud, they rarely want to try anything else. Twilight Technology tilts the entire chair for true weightless zero-gravity. MaxiComfort supports the lower back through the full range of motion.
- Infinite + Twilight full-chair tilt
- MaxiComfort zero gravity + Trendelenburg
- AutoDrive programmable hand control
- Optional heat & massage · Battery backup
Journey Perfect Sleep Chair
5-Zone · Lay Flat · Heat & Massage Standard · Made in USAThe only chair in our lineup designed from the ground up for full-night sleeping. Lies completely flat. Heat and massage are standard on every model — not an upgrade. For patients with GERD, sleep apnea, respiratory conditions, or post-surgical restrictions.
- 5-zone positioning · Lies completely flat
- Heat & massage included standard
- 350 lb capacity · Petite option available
- Handcrafted in USA · Battery backup
Pride VivaLift! Radiance PLR-3955
True Infinite · 3-Zone Heat · Wireless Charging · 4 SizesThe best heat-focused lift chair in our Pride lineup. Three separate heat zones — shoulders, lumbar, and seat — cover where arthritis patients and chronic back sufferers actually feel stiffness. Wireless phone charging and a hideaway cup holder built into the armrest.
- True infinite · Trendelenburg capable
- 3-zone heat: shoulders, lumbar & seat
- 400 lb · 4 sizes including Petite Wide
- Lithium battery backup · USB port
Golden Cloud PR-510 Extra Wide
Up to 600 lb · Extra Wide · MaxiComfort Zero GravityThe same overstuffed Cloud comfort on a wider, stronger bariatric platform. MaxiComfort zero-gravity and Trendelenburg at higher capacities. For patients who have been told their options are limited at higher weights — they are not.
- Up to 600 lb capacity (extra-wide config)
- Infinite · MaxiComfort zero gravity + Trendelenburg
- AutoDrive programmable hand control
- Optional heat & massage · Battery backup
Pride VivaLift! Ultra PLR-4955
True Infinite + VivaLift Tilt · Air Massage · 3-Zone HeatPride's most complete lift chair. VivaLift Tilt for true zero-gravity cradle. Air-bladder massage (not vibration). Three-zone heat. Wireless charging. Controls on the armrest interior — no fumbling for the remote during long daily sessions.
- True infinite + VivaLift Tilt zero-gravity cradle
- Air-bladder massage · 3-zone heat (standard)
- Wireless charging + cup holder in armrest
- 400 lb · Small / Medium / Large-Tall
Not sure where to start? Our Complete Power Lift Recliner Buyer's Guide covers every model we carry, how to choose between 3-position and infinite position, battery backup, weight capacity, Medicare documentation, and more.
Medicare Coverage for Lift Chairs — What to Know Before Your Doctor's Appointment
Medicare Part B may cover the seat lift mechanism when medically necessary for a qualifying condition — typically severe arthritis or a neuromuscular disease significantly limiting the ability to stand without assistance. Medicare covers the lift mechanism only, not the chair frame itself.
The documentation process requires specific language. Your physician must use terminology Medicare recognizes. In many cases, a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) is also required. This is where physicians who don't regularly prescribe DME commonly run into problems.
Call any of our seven locations before your physician appointment. We will tell you exactly what your physician needs to document. A 10-minute call before the appointment prevents weeks of delays and rejected claims. 866-218-0902.
What Medicare Covers
- Seat lift mechanism — the motorized lift component
- One seat lift mechanism per beneficiary as medically necessary
- Subject to Part B deductible and 20% coinsurance after approval
What Medicare Does Not Cover
- The chair frame, upholstery, and all other components
- Heat and massage features
- Premium positioning features beyond the basic lift mechanism
FSA and HSA funds can typically be used for lift chairs. Many private insurance plans differ from Medicare — call us with your insurance information and we will check your benefits before you purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Medical Department Store North Port location?
14824 S. Tamiami Trl., North Port, FL 34287. Call 941-282-9676. Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM, Sat 9AM–3PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Where can I try a lift chair in person near Naples, FL?
Our Naples showroom at 13030 Livingston Rd. #2 has floor models from Golden Technologies and Pride VivaLift. Call 239-529-2242 to confirm specific models before your visit.
Is there a Golden Technologies lift chair dealer near Fort Myers?
Yes — Medical Department Store at #170 College Pkwy in Fort Myers carries Golden Technologies lift chairs. Call 239-482-6111.
What lift chair should I get after hip replacement surgery?
Depends on your surgeon's positioning restrictions and your height. For most post-hip patients, an infinite-position chair allows precise angle control throughout recovery. The Pride Tranquil 2 PLR-935 in the correct size is frequently recommended. Bring your discharge paperwork to any of our seven locations. Call 866-218-0902.
What is the best lift chair for sleeping — full-night, not just napping?
The Journey Perfect Sleep Chair is the only chair in our inventory designed specifically for full-night sleeping. It lies completely flat, heat and massage are standard on every model, and a Petite version is available. Call 866-218-0902 to confirm showroom availability.
What happens to my lift chair when the power goes out during a Florida storm?
All Golden Technologies and Pride VivaLift models include battery backup as standard. Every chair featured on this page includes it. If considering a chair not listed here, confirm battery backup before purchasing — being stranded in recline during a multi-day outage is a real safety risk in Southwest Florida.
Does Medicare cover lift chairs in Florida?
Medicare Part B may cover the seat lift mechanism when medically necessary. It does not cover the chair itself. Call us before your physician appointment — we'll tell you exactly what your doctor needs to write. 866-218-0902.
Do you deliver and set up lift chairs in Southwest Florida?
Yes — white-glove delivery across all six service areas. A technician brings the chair to your room, unpacks, powers on, demonstrates the controls, and removes all packaging. Call 866-218-0902 to schedule.
Do you service lift chairs you did not sell?
Yes — any brand, any model. In-store service at all seven locations, home service calls available. Call 866-218-0902 or contact your nearest location to schedule.
Is there a bariatric lift chair showroom near Fort Myers or Naples?
Yes — the Golden Cloud PR-510 Extra Wide (up to 600 lb) is available at our Southwest Florida locations. An in-person fitting is especially important for bariatric patients. Call 239-482-6111 (Fort Myers) or 239-529-2242 (Naples).