Rank #6 in Best Rise and Recline Chairs 2026: 10 Ranked, and Two Share 828 Ratings
Elite Care Hainworth Leather Riser Recliner with Massage
- Rating
- 4.2
- Ratings
- 237
- Rank
- #6
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Elite Care Hainworth is a dual motor riser recliner in black bonded leather with heat and massage built in. It sits sixth in this guide at £639.99, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 237 ratings. Two handsets run it: a four-button handset for a distinct lift, rest and recline action that moves the footrest and backrest independently of one another, and a separate handset for the 8-point vibration massager and the small heat pad set into the lower part of the backrest.
The number problem on this listing is the price. It states plainly that "the listed price is VAT exempt" and that Elite Care "just require a short message with the name and medical condition of the user to qualify for this price" — so £639.99 is conditional, not a price any buyer can assume. The ratings breakdown is the second number that does not close: 5 one-star, 5 two-star, 10 three-star, 18 four-star and 62 five-star add up to 100, against the 237 ratings quoted at the top of the same listing. The ranks point three ways at once — 30th in Lift Chairs, 1,236th in Living Room Chairs and 128,191st in Health & Personal Care. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing for this chair, not from any test we carried out.
How those 237 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £639.99 — the listing states this price is VAT exempt, subject to sending the user's name and medical condition |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 237 ratings |
| Rating breakdown shown on the page | 5 + 5 + 10 + 18 + 62 = 100 ratings, 137 short of the 237 stated |
| Best Sellers Rank | 30th in Lift Chairs; 1,236th in Living Room Chairs; 128,191st in Health & Personal Care |
| Motors and controls | Dual motor; a 4-button handset moves the footrest and backrest independently |
| Massage and heat | 8-point vibration massager (upper back/shoulders, lumbar, seat, leg) plus a small heat pad on the lower backrest |
| Upholstery | Black bonded leather; also listed in Grey, Cream or Brown |
| Special Features (as listed) | Heated — the field lists heat only, not the massage function |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Superb value for money riser chair compared to more expensive models. It's a dark chocolate brown color, the massage motors are surprisingly powerful. The heater element is in the lower back area and is warming. I had to speak with customer services to resolve a delivery date to the Isle of Wight. The call taker was really patient with me and had to refer me to the Managing Director TOM to arrange expedited delivery as I needed it for Christmas so my wife could come home after a recent care stay.The chair was here in two days! Now she can comfortably sit and get in and out of the chair with ease to then transfer to her wheel chair. TOM and his team saved the day to make our last Christmas and her birthday happen together at home. 10/10 service and problem solving outside of their normal delivery parameters. Will definitely trust in using them again.Good quality chair, solid build, two motors to raise legs up and the back separately from each other so you can get the exact position that's comfortable for anyone. Brings you to standing position in. No time and goes horizontal if you want a nap too.”
Verified purchase“I really can't fault this. Controls include raise to standing position,recliner, various region heat and massage controls with variable intensity settings. I have lower back and leg issues and this chair meets all the demands my body puts on it. Sturdy and stylish. Great for the price.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Rise and Recline Chairs 2026: 10 Ranked, and Two Share 828 Ratings.
Questions people ask
What is the Elite Care Hainworth?
It is a dual motor riser recliner chair from Elite Care, model Hainworth, in black bonded leather with heat and massage included. The listing describes a distinct lift, rest and recline action with the footrest and backrest moving independently.
Is £639.99 the price every buyer pays?
Not according to the listing, which says "The listed price is VAT exempt" and that Elite Care "just require a short message with the name and medical condition of the user to qualify for this price". The price is conditional on that message.
How many ratings does the Hainworth have?
The listing header states 4.2 out of 5 from 237 ratings, but the breakdown shown on the page adds up to 100 — 5 one-star, 5 two-star, 10 three-star, 18 four-star and 62 five-star. The two figures do not match.
What does the heat and massage setup involve?
A separate handset controls an 8-point vibration massager: 2 points on the upper back/shoulders, 2 on the lumbar, 2 on the seat and 2 on the leg. A small heat pad sits on the lower part of the backrest.
What colours and materials are available?
Elite Care lists the Hainworth in Black, Grey, Cream or Brown bonded leather, with heat and massage included as standard. This listing is the Black version.
Where does the Hainworth sit in the rankings?
The listing gives 30th in Lift Chairs, 1,236th in Living Room Chairs and 128,191st in Health & Personal Care. Home setup is included to most mainland UK addresses.
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