The US Patient Handling Equipment Market was valued at $188.3 Million in 2025 and projected to reach to $265.9 Million by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The US Patient Handling Equipment Market is poised for sustained growth through 2030, reaching $265.9 million as healthcare providers prioritize ergonomic investments to address nursing shortages and reduce musculoskeletal injuries.
| Market Size in | USD 26.32 MN |
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| Units Considered | Value (USD MN) |
The US Patient Handling Equipment Market is valued at $188.3 million in 2025, with strong growth trajectory driven by healthcare facility modernization and compliance with OSHA ergonomic standards.
The US market is expanding at a 7.1% CAGR, outpacing the global growth rate of 5.8%, indicating robust domestic demand and higher adoption rates compared to international markets.
US hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers are significantly increasing capital expenditure on ergonomic patient handling solutions to reduce worker injuries and improve patient outcomes.
Growing emphasis on occupational safety initiatives and worker compensation cost reduction is driving widespread adoption of mechanical lifts, transfer devices, and mobility aids across US healthcare settings.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Fastest Growing Segment | PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICES (Type) |
| Forecast Period | 2025–2030 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2030 |
| Largest Segment | ACUTE CARE (Application) |
| Market Size Base Year (Billions) | ~USD 12.37 (2025) |
| Revenue Forecast (Billions) | ~USD 16.4 (2030) |
| Segments Covered | Type, Application, End User |
3 segment dimensions are covered across the global market.
| Company | HQ | Ownership | Strongest segments |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINDRED HEALTHCARE INC. | United States | Private Company | Long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH) – drug-intensive inpatient care,Inpatient rehabilitation facilities – chronic disease and recovery pathways,Contract rehabilitation and ancillary services, |
| GODREJ GROUP | India | Private Company | Home appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, ACs, microwaves, coolers),Commercial appliances (medical refrigerators, deep freezers, vending, institutional cooling),Locks, architectural hardware, security products, and kitchen fittings, |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | United States | Public Company | Hospital Operations and Services (acute and specialty hospitals, trauma, tertiary/quaternary care),Ambulatory Care (ambulatory surgery centers, surgical hospitals, outpatient services),Other Services (imaging centers, urgent care, micro-hospitals, telemedicine and ancillary), |
| ARJO | Sweden | Public Company | Medical beds and surfaces,Patient handling and mobility solutions,Hygiene and disinfection, |
| BAXTER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | United States | Public Company | Medical Products & Therapies (IV, infusion, parenteral nutrition, renal-related),Healthcare Systems & Technologies (smart beds, monitoring, OR integration, respiratory),Pharmaceuticals (generic injectables, inhaled anesthetics, specialty injectables, compounding), |
| SAVARIA | Canada | Public Company | Accessibility – elevators and platform lifts,Accessibility – stairlifts and dumbwaiters,Wheelchair accessible and adapted vehicles, |
| STRYKER CORPORATION | United States | Public Company | Orthopaedic Implants (Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Ankle, Trauma & Extremities),MedSurg Equipment & Patient Handling,Neurotechnology & Stroke / VTE Intervention, |
| GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. | United States | Private Company | Beds and extended care products,Mobility products and wheelchairs,Bathroom safety and home care products, |
Kindred Healthcare Inc. is a private healthcare company founded in 1985 and based in the United States, operating with a workforce of 64,200 employees.
Godrej Group is an Indian private company established in 1897 with 13,316 employees, representing over a century of business operations.
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a publicly traded U.S. healthcare company founded in 1967 with 88,500 employees.
Arjo is a Swedish public company established in 1957 with 7,000 employees.
Baxter International, Inc. is a publicly traded U.S. company founded in 1931 with 37,500 employees.
Savaria is a Canadian public company founded in 1979 with 2,550 employees.
Stryker Corporation is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 1941 with 56,000 employees.
GF Health Products, Inc. is a private U.S. company founded in 1946 with 2,023 employees.
The US Patient Handling Equipment Market is valued at $188.3 million in 2025 and is expected to grow to $265.9 million by 2030.
The US market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% from 2025 to 2030.
Key drivers include an aging US population, healthcare labor shortages, regulatory compliance requirements, and increased focus on reducing caregiver injuries and workers' compensation claims.
The US market encompasses mechanical lifts, transfer boards, repositioning devices, powered mobility aids, and emerging smart lift technologies with IoT capabilities.
OSHA standards and reimbursement policies significantly influence purchasing decisions in the US, making regulatory compliance a critical factor for market participants.
The study focused on estimating the current market size for the patient handling equipment sector. Extensive secondary research was conducted to gather information about the patient handling equipment industry. The next step involved validating the findings, assumptions, and estimates through primary research with industry experts across the value chain. Various approaches were used to estimate the total market size, including top-down and bottom-up methods. Following this, market segmentation and data triangulation procedures were employed to determine the sizes of the segments and subsegments within the patient handling equipment market.
The secondary research process relies heavily on secondary sources, including directories and databases such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Factiva, and D&B Hoovers. It also encompasses white papers, annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings from companies, and publications from government sources. Notable examples include the National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), US Census Bureau, World Health Organization (WHO), International Trade Administration (ITA), Global Burden of Disease Study, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These sources were utilized to gather information for the global patient handling equipment market study. The process aimed to provide insights into key players, as well as market classification and segmentation based on industry trends, down to the most detailed level. Additionally, it focused on significant developments related to both market and technological perspectives. A comprehensive database of key industry leaders was also created using the information obtained through secondary research.
In the primary research process for this report, various sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to gather qualitative and quantitative information. The supply-side primary sources included industry experts such as CEOs, vice presidents, marketing and sales directors, technology and innovation directors, and other key executives from major companies and organizations in the patient handling equipment market. On the demand side, primary sources included pharmaceutical companies, vaccination centers, hospitals and clinics, pharmacies, and university researchers and academics. This primary research was conducted to validate the market segmentation, identify key players, and gather insights on significant industry trends and market dynamics.
A breakdown of the primary respondents is provided below:
Note 1: C-level primaries include CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and VPs.
Note 2: Others include sales managers, marketing managers, business development managers, product managers, distributors, and suppliers.
Note 3: Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenue. As of 2024, Tier 1 = >USD 10.00 billion, Tier 2 = USD 1.00 billion to USD 10.00 billion, and Tier 3 = < USD 1.00 billion.
Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis
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For the global market value, annual revenues were calculated based on the revenue mapping of major product manufacturers and OEMs active in the global patient handling equipment market. All the major product manufacturers were identified at the global and/or country/regional level. Revenue mapping for the respective business segments/sub-segments was done for the major players. Also, the global patient handling equipment market was split into various segments and sub-segments based on:
The above data was consolidated and added with detailed inputs and analysis from MarketsandMarkets and presented in this report.

After arriving at the overall size of the global patient handling equipment market through the methodology mentioned above, this market was split into several segments and subsegments. Where applicable, the data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact market value data for the key segments and subsegments. The extrapolated market data was triangulated by studying various macro indicators and regional trends from both demand- and supply-side participants.
Patient handling equipment is the range of specialized medical devices designed to safely lift, move, reposition, or support patients during mobility. These devices, including mobility devices, medical beds, patient transfer devices, and others, are crucial in reducing caregiver injury risk and improving patient quality of care. These devices ensure compliance with safety regulations and support high-quality patient care delivery across healthcare environments. The primary end users of patient handling equipment are hospitals, home care settings, emergency medical services, elderly care facilities, residential care communities, trauma centers, and nursing homes.
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