Exhibit 23

                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference in the  Registration  Statements
(Forms S-8, No. 33-24619 dated October 10, 1988, No. 33-45993 dated February 24,
1992, No. 33-87052 dated December 5, 1994 and No. 33-57978 dated March 30, 2001)
pertaining to the Invacare  Corporation  stock option plans, of our report dated
January 23, 2001,  with respect to the  consolidated  financial  statements  and
schedule of Invacare Corporation and Subsidiaries  included in the Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2000.


                                                              ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Cleveland, Ohio
March 30, 2001.