Often the call comes a day before a discharge from Lawrence Memorial, or the morning of a wedding at the Eldridge — a loved one who can manage a few steps but not a whole afternoon on their feet, and nobody wants them to miss it. A chair waiting at the door means they get to be there for the whole thing.
Which manual wheelchair do you need?
We rent standard manual wheelchairs — pushed by a caregiver, or self-propelled if the rider has upper-body strength. Every chair is lightweight (about 35 lbs), folds for car loading, and rents at the same flat rate. The only real choice is seat width:
- 16" seat — narrower frame for a smaller rider.
- 18" seat — our most-rented size, fits most adults.
- 20" seat — wide-seat frame for taller or wider riders.
If the rider can't self-propel and won't need to, a transport chair is lighter for the caregiver to push and folds smaller. Not sure which fits? Call us with a description of who's using it and what they're doing, and we'll pick the model and tell you why.
Common reasons people in Lawrence rent a wheelchair
- Hospital discharge from Lawrence Memorial — patients heading home with mobility limits while their family figures out the long-term plan.
- KU graduation — relatives who can stand for a few minutes but can't do the full ceremony walk.
- Wedding weekends — Castle Tea Room, Maceli's, Eldridge ballroom — long days that wear out anyone with mobility limits.
- Family visiting from out of town — older parents staying for a week; cheaper to rent for the trip than ship a chair.
- Surgery recovery — when the surgery is on the back, hip, or both legs — when crutches and knee scooters won't work, a wheelchair is the only option.
What we rent
- Standard 18" manual — fits most adults, folds for car loading.
- 20" wide-seat manual — the widest seat in our fleet, for taller or wider riders.
What we don't do
- No Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance billing. Direct-paid only.
- No prescription required.
- No medical claim. We rent equipment; we're not a clinical provider.
For Medicare-covered rentals, contact a certified DME provider in the Lawrence or Topeka area. For direct-paid short-term rental, we're set up for it.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to rent a wheelchair in Lawrence?
Manual wheelchair rentals in Lawrence are $50/week or $100/month — no daily rate, one-week minimum. Every seat width (16 to 20 inch) rents at the same flat rate. Lawrence delivery starts at $75.
What sizes of wheelchair can I rent in Lawrence?
We rent standard manual wheelchairs in 16, 18, and 20-inch seat widths. The 18-inch fits most adults; the 20-inch wide-seat frame suits taller or wider riders. Every size rents at the same flat rate — tell us the rider and we pick the right fit.
How quickly can you get a wheelchair to me in Lawrence?
Next-day standard. Same-day is sometimes possible if you call before 11 AM Central and the route has room — we never promise it without checking. For someone being discharged from Lawrence Memorial Hospital, call as early as you know the discharge date and we plan around it.
Can I rent a wheelchair for one day?
Yes. Single-day rental is fine — graduation, a wedding, a doctor visit, a one-day shopping trip. Many of our wheelchair rentals are exactly one day.
Does Medicare cover wheelchair rental?
Through certified DME providers, yes. Through us, no — we're a hospitality rental service and don't bill insurance. If you need long-term insurance-covered equipment we'll point you to a Lawrence-area DME provider. Most short-term renters pay direct because it's simpler.
Can you deliver to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for discharge?
Hospitals don't usually accept third-party deliveries on the patient floor, but we can deliver to the family pickup curb the day of discharge or to the patient's home address that same afternoon. Just give us the timing when you call.