Changes in the Care Act – which became law in May – recently revealed that from April 2016 it will be possible for pensioners to save £10,000 when applying for a place in a UK care home.
The new rules mean if you are retired and want to move into a care home, but have the money in savings, you will be asked to pay up to £35,000 a year for your place.
However, due to a loophole in the Care Act, local authorities buying places from providers will have to pay only £25,000 so if pensioners wanted a place they could save £10,000 by asking the council to arrange it and pay through them.
Even when taking this saving into consideration, pensioners will still be required to part with £25,000 if they have any savings. But depending on the level of care required, another potential and much more affordable option could be investing in a home lift.
This is a solution that means pensioners can keep their independence and remain in the homes they love. It is also most likely that they would have lived in their house for many years whereby a move to a care home could cause huge upheaval.
The comparable cost of a Stiltz domestic lift to a care home is much more appealing when you consider the Stiltz Duo Lift starts at £9,999 (plus VAT). If you add the cost to install the lift – which depending on the application can be between £1,000 and £2,000 – a home lift could save you around £14,000.
The cost of a home lift is also a one-one off purchase – with only service and maintenance costs recommended once a year – while a nursing home will cost £25,000 per year even if you do ask your local authority to buy the place on your behalf. The actual long-term saving of buying a domestic lift is, therefore, much more.
The Stiltz Lift is discreet and sleek, quick and easy to install and can carry two people up to one floor in less than 30 seconds. More and more people with mobility issues are opting for domestic lifts as an alternative to stairlifts because they are more attractive, convenient and very safe.
But more importantly when compared to a care home a home lift gives users the freedom to move around the upstairs and downstairs of their house at their own will which means they can stay in the comfort of their family home.
Easy to arrange lots of information, No problems with fitting, payment taken in stages, last payment when job was completed. Everyone was friendly from start to finish.
My experience with Stiltz Homelifts. Just over a month ago, I had my Stiltz lift installed and I am so pleased with it. The workmen that came and fitted it were very professional and knew what they were doing. They were so professional I would not hesitate to recommend Stiltz lifts to anybody.
Great looking product, knowledgeable sales people, fitters work clean quickly and polite. Definitely recommend.
Great stylist lift, had for six months without a hitch. Installed by company staff not subcontractors. Cannot fault the lift, buying experience, installation, service. Good company ethos and made in UK.
From the very beginning with the initial construction to the finished product. I have never seen such polite men with an equal work ethic. They cleaned as they went each day. The pets were never in harm. The finished product is awesome. Couldn’t be more pleased
Excellent from beginning to end – and beyond.
Everybody we dealt with at Stiltz was very helpful and efficient, from the initial meeting with Nick Sale, the sales rep, thorough technical inspection, the builders, installers, plumber, electrician, and excellent follow up service and attention. My husband’s life is transformed and mine is much easier. Thank you Stiltz.
Elegant lift, promptly installed by careful and tidy fitters who removed their rubbish the following day. A fair price and an envied addition to our home.
I have been astounded and gratified by the levels of service we have received from every member of the Stiltz teams we have dealt with. A superb lift with exceptional service!
An excellent company from the first contact to the completed project. All personnel were friendly and very polite but stayed extremely professional throughout. Having been in the construction industry for over 40 years I was aware the preparation work was carried out to a high standard by the best of trades people. The lift itself can not be faulted both the operation and aesthetics.
The service was better than 1st class. It was excellent in every way. We could not be more pleased with everything Stiltz applied it’s self to in any way. We would award 6 stars at the very least.
Home lifts are a modern alternative to stairlifts, offering reliability, speed, capacity, and seamless aesthetic integration for a stylish and efficient solution.
Disability Facilities Grants, up to £30,000, can fund home adaptations like Stiltz lifts, starting at £9,990, supporting independent living for disabled individuals.
Stiltz home lifts ensure safety with battery backups, obstruction sensors, self-closing doors, weight limit sensors, and ‘hold to run’ controls for a secure user experience.
