A lift chair includes a seat portion formed therein with an accommodating room that is closed atop by a plane; a cushion deposited on the plane; a lifter mechanism deposited in the accommodating room and having an upper end connected to a bottom of the cushion; and a power source serving to drive the lifter mechanism to operate, thereby lifting or lowering the cushion, horizontally moving the cushion, or tilting the cushion, and in turn assisting a user to stand up or sit down.