Wheelchair Rental in South Florida: How It Works
Not everyone needs to buy a wheelchair. If you're recovering from surgery, caring for a visiting parent or getting through a few weeks after an injury, renting is often simpler and cheaper. Here's how wheelchair rental works with Ace Medical Supplies in South Florida.
When renting makes sense
- Short recoveries: after hip, knee, foot or ankle surgery, when you expect to walk again in weeks or a few months.
- Visitors: a parent or grandparent visiting for the holidays or the winter season.
- Events and trips: a wedding, graduation, cruise or theme-park day where walking long distances is hard.
- Trying before buying: testing a chair type before committing to a purchase.
If you'll need a wheelchair for many months or permanently, buying (or an insurance-covered chair) usually works out better. We'll help you compare.
Which wheelchair should you rent?
| Chair | Best for |
|---|---|
| Standard manual wheelchair | Everyday use at home and outings. The person can push themselves or be pushed. |
| Lightweight wheelchair | Caregivers lifting the chair into a car often, or users who self-propel. |
| Transport chair | Short trips where someone else always pushes. Smaller wheels, very light and compact. |
| Bariatric wheelchair | Users over about 300 lbs, with a wider seat and higher weight capacity. |
| Reclining wheelchair | People who need to recline or elevate their legs for comfort or medical reasons. |
Add-ons like elevating leg rests (after knee or leg surgery) and a pressure-relief cushion (if sitting for long periods) make a big difference. Ask us when you order.
How renting works
- Call or request online. Tell us who it's for, their height and weight, and how long you need it.
- We recommend the right chair and confirm pricing or insurance coverage before anything is delivered.
- We deliver and adjust it. We deliver across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, often the same or next business day, and show you how to fold it, lock the brakes and handle curbs.
- Call when you're done. We schedule a pick-up. You can extend the rental anytime.
Does insurance pay for a wheelchair rental?
Often, yes, when it's medically necessary. Medicare, Florida Medicaid plans and most private insurance cover manual wheelchairs with a prescription when a mobility problem keeps you from getting around your home safely, and a cane or walker isn't enough. Many wheelchairs are paid as a monthly rental by Medicare. Workers' compensation carriers usually cover wheelchairs for work injuries.
For short-term needs that insurance won't cover, like a visiting relative or a vacation, we offer private-pay rentals. We'll give you the price up front.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a wheelchair without a prescription?
Yes, for a private-pay rental. A prescription is only needed if you want insurance to pay.
How fast can you deliver a rental wheelchair?
In Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties we can often deliver the same or next business day. Call early in the day for the best chance of same-day delivery.
Can I take a rental wheelchair on a cruise or flight?
Usually yes. A lightweight or transport chair is easiest to travel with. Check your cruise line's or airline's mobility policy, and tell us your travel dates when you order.
What if the chair doesn't fit?
Call us and we'll adjust it or swap it for a better size.
Rent a wheelchair today
Call 954-332-4378 or request equipment online. We serve Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Coverage depends on your plan and medical documentation.
