Free medical equipment loan closets in Orange County, NC

Medical equipment loan closets in Orange County, North Carolina

Medical disclaimer. Nothing here is medical advice. Equipment that fits badly can cause injury or fall risk. Ask a doctor, nurse, or physical or occupational therapist what you need and what size before you borrow.

Call first. Stock changes daily and many programs run on volunteer hours or by appointment. Confirm hours, stock, who can borrow and any deposit before you travel.

This page lists 1 program in Orange County, North Carolina that we found in public sources: 0 confirmed on the program's own page and 1 not yet confirmed (marked Unconfirmed: call to verify). Towns covered: Hillsborough. Each listing shows its source link and the date it was last checked. This is not a complete list of every closet in the county.

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Durable Medical Equipment loan program (Orange County Department on Aging)

Hillsborough, NC · Orange County

Equipment: walkers, canes, rollators, wheelchairs, shower/bath, commodes, other

Cost as stated: Not stated on the page. (The county page says items are 'loaned' but does not say they are free.)

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists walkers, canes, rollators, wheelchairs, slide boards, shower chairs, tub benches, toilet risers, bedside commodes, toilet rails, dressing aids, bed rails and weighted utensils. Large DME (hospital beds, lifts, scooters) is handled by a separate connections program. Items at both the Passmore Center (Hillsborough) and Seymour Center (Chapel Hill).
Who can borrow (as stated): Orange County residents aged 55+ or caregivers of residents aged 55+.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the Aging Helpline at (919) 968-2087 or agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov.
Contact (with source): Phone: (919) 968-2087 (from orangecountync.gov, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov
Two senior-center sites: Passmore Center (103 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough) and Seymour Center (2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill); addresses are from the Project Access of Durham directory, not the county page.
Source: https://orangecountync.gov/226/Durable-Medical-Equipment
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The county's own page was read on 2026-10-17; it describes the loan program but does not state a cost. Call to confirm.