Pride VivaLift Ultra PLR-4955 Lift Chair

The Pride VivaLift Ultra PLR-4955 Lift Chair is one of the most adjustable lift recliners in Pride’s lineup and a great choice for someone who spends a lot of time in their chair and wants more control over comfort and positioning.
 
What we like most about the Ultra is that it goes well beyond simply lifting and reclining. It gives the user several ways to change position throughout the day, while also adding heat, massage, powered head support, and lumbar adjustment.
 
True-Infinite Positioning
 
The Ultra uses Pride’s True-Infinite positioning system, allowing the backrest and footrest to move independently.
That means you are not limited to a few preset reclining positions. You can raise your legs while keeping your back more upright, recline the back separately, or adjust both until you find the position that feels best.
For someone who spends several hours a day in their chair, we think this extra adjustability can make a noticeable difference.
 
VivaLift Tilt
 
One of the features that really separates the Ultra from a standard lift chair is Pride’s VivaLift Tilt system.
Instead of only reclining from the backrest, the chair can tilt the entire seating surface backward, raising the knees above the heart and creating a more weightless, zero-gravity-style position.
We especially like this feature because it gives the user another way to redistribute their body weight and change position without simply reclining farther backward.
 
Heat and Massage
 
The Pride VivaLift Ultra PLR-4955 Lift Chair includes three heat zones positioned around the shoulders, lumbar area, and seat.
It also includes an air-bladder massage system designed to apply gentle pressure to the lower back, with three massage intensity settings.
We view the heat and massage as comfort features rather than medical treatment, but they can make the chair much more enjoyable for someone who uses it frequently.
 
Power Headrest and Lumbar Support
 
The Ultra includes both a powered headrest and powered lumbar adjustment.
The headrest can be adjusted independently to support the head, neck, and shoulders, which is especially useful when reclining while watching television or reading.
The lumbar system lets you increase or decrease lower-back support directly from the hand control instead of relying on extra cushions or pillows.
 
Small, Medium and Large Sizes
 
One of the biggest advantages of the Ultra is that it is available in Small, Medium, and Large/Tall sizes.
All three sizes have a 400 lb weight capacity, but the seat dimensions and seat-to-floor heights change depending on the size.
We think this is extremely important because the most expensive lift chair in the world can still be uncomfortable if it does not fit the person properly.
Seat width, seat depth, seat-to-floor height, lower-leg length, posture, and transfer ability should all be considered when choosing the correct size.
 
Comfortable, Supportive Seating
 
The Ultra uses Pride’s Total Comfort seating with a fully padded chaise and deluxe biscuit-style backrest.
The footrest also extends to provide additional leg support when reclined.
For someone who regularly naps, watches television, reads, or simply spends a significant portion of the day in their recliner, this is where the Ultra starts to justify the step up from a more basic lift chair.
 
Convenient Everyday Features
 
The Ultra includes a hideaway cup holder, wireless phone charging station, USB charging on the hand control, magnetic hand-control docking, and a programmable memory position.
Once you find a favourite sitting or reclining position, the memory function allows you to return to it without having to manually readjust every individual setting.
It also includes a lithium battery backup so the chair can still be operated during a household power interruption.
 
Who Is the Ultra Best For?
 
We think the Ultra is best suited to someone who wants a lift chair to be their primary everyday recliner rather than simply a chair that helps them stand.
If you only need basic lift assistance and reclining, there are less expensive Pride models that may suit you perfectly well.
But if you value independent positioning, tilt, heat, massage, power head and lumbar adjustment, and multiple size options, the Ultra offers a much more customizable seating experience.
The advantage is not simply having more features. It is being able to adjust the chair around your body instead of forcing your body to adapt to one fixed chair position.
 
Why Buy Your Lift Chair From Function at Home?
 
Choosing a lift chair should involve more than selecting a model and colour online.
At Function at Home, we help customers compare seat width, seat depth, seat-to-floor height, leg support, positioning, transfer ability, and overall comfort before deciding which chair is the best fit.
We can also help you compare the Ultra with other Pride VivaLift models so you understand which features are genuinely useful for you and which ones you may not need.
 
As a local mobility and home-care equipment provider in London, Ontario, we can assist with delivery, setup, product education, and ongoing support after the sale.
 
If you are considering the Pride VivaLift Ultra PLR-4955 Lift Chair, contact Function at Home to check current availability, sizing, colour options, and pricing.