Pride Mobility VivaLift! Ultra PLR-4955 Review for Seniors (2026)
By Lark Maple, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Limited mobility
- Back pain
- Sleeping in chair
A dual-motor lift chair where the back and footrest move independently, plus a third seat-tilt pivot and a power headrest. What you are paying for is sleeping position control, not the lift itself.
Pros
- Dual motors keep the back and footrest unlinked, so a sleeping position can be dialled in exactly
- Power headrest adjusts neck angle separately, the part most recliners leave fixed
- Heat is placed at shoulders, lumbar and seat rather than lumbar only
Cons
- Dual motors plus the tilt pivot put this at the top of the lift chair price range
- More motors and a wireless charger mean more parts that can fail after the warranty ends
- Published specs do not give seat-to-floor height per size, so petite fit must be confirmed with the dealer
Specifications
| Positioning | Dual motor — backrest and footrest move independently (true infinite position) |
|---|---|
| Weight capacity | 400 lb |
| Tilt | VivaLift! Tilt adds a third pivot that rotates the seat |
| Heat and massage | Heating pads at the shoulders, lumbar and seat |
| Headrest | Power headrest |
| Extras | Hideaway wireless charging station and cup holder |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large/Tall |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does infinite position actually mean here?
- Two separate motors drive the backrest and the footrest, so they are not tied to preset angles. On a single-motor chair the footrest rises as the back goes down on a fixed relationship. Here the back can lie flat while the legs stay lower, or the legs can rise while the back stays fairly upright.
- Can someone sleep in it overnight?
- People do, and the independent back and footrest plus the power headrest are what make a flat-enough position possible. Whether it is advisable is a clinical question rather than a furniture one. Sleeping semi-upright is sometimes recommended after certain surgeries and sometimes discouraged, so ask the treating clinician first.
- Is this a medical device?
- No. A lift chair is seating furniture, not a patient lift or medical device. If a person cannot bear weight or needs help transferring, ask a physical or occupational therapist what is appropriate before buying.