Many people with chronic ailments need hospital beds when recuperating at home. Hospital beds are especially designed to keep users safe and secure while providing the utmost comfort. One of the most common questions patients ask is if they should buy a traditional hospital bed or a hospital bed adapted for home use.

Hospital Bed and Home Hospital Bed Features

A hospital bed is designed to meet the healthcare needs of patients. These beds usually have adjustable back and knee support. Often, the entire frame may be elevated and lowered as needed.

The controls for a hospital bed are usually located on the inside and outside of the side rails. Some hospital beds come with advanced features that allow patients to get into a sitting position during mealtimes.

Home hospital beds have many of the same features as hospital beds, but they are better suited for patients who are recovering at home or live in assisted living facilities. The frame of a full electric home hospital bed can be lowered or elevated at the touch of a button.

Like traditional hospital beds, home hospital beds have adjustable back and knee support. Some home hospital beds feature a pivot frame that allows the user to move from a flat to a seated position at the touch of a button and stand assist mechanism that assists the patient in rising and getting out of their bed.

The basic frame of a home hospital bed can typically accommodate a 36”X80” mattress. Larger alternatives are available for bariatric patients as a bed designed for bariatric patients can support up to 600 lbs and features a 42” wide sleep surface.

Home hospital beds are specifically designed to blend into home decor. They resemble regular beds. They feature compact side rails and assist bars that take up less room than the average side rail and assist bar on either side of beds.

A Range of Mattress Styles

For hospital beds and home hospital beds, several different types of pressure relief mattresses are available, including low air loss mattresses and lateral rotation mattresses. For patients who have incontinence, fluid-resistant and hypoallergenic mattresses can be used. Not only do these mattresses minimize the need for getting out of the bed every time the patient wants to relieve themselves, they simplify cleaning and routine maintenance.

Many mattresses for home hospital beds consist of high-density supportive memory foam and include multiple zones that help prevent pressure sores.

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