With over 25 years of experience serving the Riverside and Inland Empire communities, we’ve helped thousands of individuals find the right mobility solutions tailored to their needs. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about choosing the best mobility equipment rental for your health condition, lifestyle, and peace of mind.
Why Rent Mobility Equipment?
Before diving into how to choose the right equipment, let’s discuss why renting might be the best choice for you. Renting is ideal if you have a temporary need, such as recovery from surgery or injury. It also allows you to try different types of equipment before committing to a purchase—what we call our “Test It Before You Buy It” approach. If your medical condition changes, renting offers the flexibility to upgrade or swap equipment. Finally, if you’re traveling or expecting a visiting guest who needs assistance, rentals provide convenient, short-term access to the right equipment without the burden of ownership.
Discount Medical’s rental inventory includes powerchairs, scooters, lift chairs, walkers, and more. Every piece of equipment is thoroughly maintained in-house to ensure it meets our high cleanliness, safety, and performance standards.
Step 1: Understand Your Health Condition
The first and most crucial step in choosing mobility equipment is understanding your health condition. If you’re recovering from surgery like Ava, a walker or rollator might help balance and reduce strain during healing. For someone dealing with a progressive condition, such as Mike’s wife Margaret, a powerchair or scooter that’s easy to use and reliable for daily movement can be life-changing. People experiencing chronic pain or fatigue, such as those with arthritis or multiple sclerosis, often require mobility aids that are designed to minimize joint stress and provide support for extended periods.
To help guide you, we begin every rental process with a personal consultation. One of our experienced Mobility Guides will sit down with you to understand your specific health needs and make tailored recommendations that truly fit your situation.
Step 2: Match Your Equipment to Your Lifestyle
Your lifestyle is critical in determining which mobility equipment is right for you. If you need something primarily for indoor use, a compact scooter or lightweight rollator may be best, as it can maneuver easily through narrow doorways or tight kitchen spaces. A rugged, heavy-duty scooter with enhanced suspension, larger wheels, and longer battery life is a better fit for more active individuals who enjoy being outdoors. If you travel frequently or need mobility support while visiting family or attending events, foldable wheelchairs and transport chairs provide easy portability. And if you’re a caregiver, you’ll want lightweight, intuitive, and safe equipment, with features like ergonomic handles or anti-tip mechanisms for added reassurance.
At Discount Medical, we consider all of these lifestyle factors and guide you toward equipment that aligns with your health and daily life.
Step 3: Factor in Comfort and Fit
Even the most advanced equipment won’t serve you well if it isn’t comfortable or properly fitted. That’s why comfort is non-negotiable in our process. During your rental experience, we offer tailored fittings to match the equipment to your height, weight, posture, and mobility limitations. We encourage trial sessions to get an authentic feel for each option’s handling. Once you’ve chosen the right equipment, we provide comprehensive, hands-on training to ensure you feel confident operating it in your home or outside.
This is part of our commitment to making mobility stress-free and comfortable. It is backed by our signature “Test It Before You Buy It” program, which ensures you feel completely satisfied before making any final decisions.
Step 4: Budget and Payment Flexibility
We understand that affordability is a top concern for many customers, and we work hard to ensure our services are accessible. Our rental pricing is transparent, competitive, and designed with different financial situations in mind. We offer both short-term and long-term rental packages and a Heroes’ Mobility Discount for veterans and first responders. Financing options are available for those who may need more time to pay. Our knowledgeable team can also help you explore whether insurance or Medicare coverage might apply to your rental.
We want you to know that mobility support should never be out of reach because of budget concerns. At Discount Medical, we believe that dignity and independence should always be affordable.
Step 5: Reliable Support and Maintenance
What truly sets Discount Medical apart is our ongoing care level. When renting equipment from us, you don’t just walk away with a product—you gain a team of trusted local experts. As an Authorized Manufacturer Repair Center, we maintain all rental equipment in top working condition and can quickly address maintenance needs. Our support team is always just a call or visit away, offering prompt service, answers to your questions, and peace of mind that your equipment will perform reliably.
We also follow up with you after the rental begins to ensure that everything works as expected and that you remain comfortable with your equipment. With us, you’re never on your own.
Common Questions We Help You Answer
Every day, our team helps customers answer important questions like: What’s the best equipment for someone recovering from knee surgery? Can I get a scooter that fits in my car trunk? What’s the lightest walker with a seat? Will this equipment work inside my assisted living facility? And can I change my rental if my condition changes? These aren’t just product questions but about comfort, confidence, and control.
That’s why we take a personal, one-on-one approach. Our experienced team is trained to recommend the right equipment and help you feel empowered and supported every step of the way.
Why Rent from Discount Medical?
There are many mobility equipment providers, but few can match our community roots, service quality, and dedication. As a locally owned business with over 25 years of experience, we’ve grown with Riverside and the Inland Empire, always putting our customers first. With two convenient locations, a large in-stock inventory you can try in person, flexible rental and financing options, personalized fittings, and responsive local repair services, we’ve built a reputation for care far beyond the sale.
When you choose Discount Medical, you’re choosing a partner who cares about your comfort, independence, and everyday life.
If you’re ready to explore mobility equipment rentals that are truly designed for your lifestyle, we invite you to visit one of our Riverside locations or call us. You can also browse options or start the rental process online at www.discountmedicalca.com.
Let’s find the perfect mobility solution—so you can move freely, confidently, and comfortably again.