Ceiling Lifts for Home & Facilities

• Fixed ceiling lifts stay mounted on the track in one room, a good fit for daily transfers in the same space. Example: Mackworth TX600.
• Portable ceiling lifts use a lightweight motor that can move between rooms and tracks. Examples: Savaria M-Series (11 lb lithium-ion) and Mackworth CP440P.
• Bariatric and heavy-duty ceiling lifts are built for higher patient weights. See capacity guidance below.

Rated capacities in the current active lineup run from 440 lb (Mackworth CP440P) and 450 lb (Handicare C-450) up to 625 lb (Handicare C-625), 800 lb (Handicare C-800) and 1,000 lb with power traverse (Handicare C-1000). Choose a rating above the heaviest patient the lift will serve, and confirm the track and ceiling structure carry the same rating.

• Map the transfers. List the rooms and destinations you need: bed, chair, toilet, bath or shower. That decides whether a fixed track in one room is enough, or whether a portable motor or multi-room track makes more sense.
• Match fixed vs portable. Fixed units suit one care space used every day. Portable units suit care across more than one room when you want one motor that moves with the patient.
• Pick capacity first. Choose a lift rated above the heaviest patient it will serve, then confirm the track and mounting can carry that same rating.
• Plan the track and room. Check ceiling height, structure and doorway clearances before you order. Facility projects often need a site review.
• Match the sling. Transfer, repositioning and floor-recovery tasks need different sling types. Follow the manufacturer guidance for the lift you choose.
• Read the guide. Our Ceiling Lift Guide covers sizing and setup in more detail.

Yes. A ceiling lift with the right sling can lift a patient who cannot bear weight from the bed and move them to a chair, commode or bath without manual lifting. Match the sling type and lift capacity to the patient, and follow the manufacturer instructions plus your facility safe patient handling policy.