Buying Guide: The Best Home Hospital Beds | Mobility City

Purchasing a home hospital bed can be intimidating and emotional. Whether you&#;re looking for a temporary solution for a loved one or a long-term purchase for yourself as an older adult, there are options to fit your needs. Here&#;s what you need to consider when shopping for home hospital beds to ensure comfort, safety, and durability.

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Things to Consider

Before you make your decision about home hospital beds, evaluate your situation. Ask yourself the following questions:

• How many hours per day will the bed be used?
• How long will the bed be needed? Could a short- or long-term rental suffice?
• Can the user transfer independently or will they need a sling to transfer in and out?
• Does the user have other medical needs in addition to their mobility issues?

Types of Hospital Beds

There are two main types of home hospital beds you&#;ll want to consider: semi-electric and fully-electric.

Semi-Electric

Semi-electric home hospital beds are a practical and affordable option. While the head and foot positions are typically adjusted automatically, the height is adjusted manually with a hand crank. A semi-electric home hospital bed will require assistance from an able-bodied family member or caregiver living in the home.

If you&#;re unsure if the caregiver in question will be able to operate the crank themselves, we invite you to stop by any of our locations to try it out firsthand! Our expert technicians are always here to help.

Fully-Electric 

Fully-electric home hospital beds provide optimal comfort and are easily adjusted independently &#; without even leaving the bed! The height, head, and foot positions can all be adjusted by the user or a caregiver with a simple remote. A fully-electric bed can offer significant independence and comfort to its user.

Features

Once you&#;ve determined if a fully-electric or semi-electric home hospital bed is right for you, you&#;ll want to consider a few other features to help make your final decision.

Transfer Styles

If the user of the home hospital bed is not ambulatory, you&#;ll need to consider how to perform transfers in and out of their wheelchair or mobility scooter. A powered lift is a great option for bariatric users, but manual slings can also be a good option for many individuals.

There are also beds that allow the user to shift into a sideways seated position to prepare for transfer. Check out the ActiveCare Auto-Pivot Bed in our product recommendations below for more info!

Low Beds 

If the user is at risk of falling, low home hospital beds are a great option. Designed with safety in mind, these beds are closer to the ground to reduce the risk of injury if the user falls out of bed while sleeping or loses balance while transferring. You can also add bed rails to reduce the risk of injury, even from a low bed.

Head, Foot, and Knee Positions

Many home hospital beds include adjustable features to raise the head, feet, and knees. If the user likes to sit up while reading or watching television, or needs to keep their legs elevated for better blood circulation, look into a bed that simultaneously raises the head and knees for optimum comfort. 

Accessories 

There are numerous accessories available for home hospital beds. Customize your bed with tray tables, railings, side rail pads, gap sleeves, assist bars and handles, bedside caddies, and much more for safety, comfort, and ease-of-use. 

Specialty Beds 

If you&#;re looking for home hospital beds that are more specific to your use case, pediatric and bariatric home hospital beds are also available. 

Pediatric beds come in many styles, but are often adjustable to grow with your child. While a standard home hospital bed has a weight capacity of approximately 400 lbs., some bariatric beds can hold individuals weighing up to 1,000 pounds.

The Top Five Best Hospital Beds

Now that you&#;ve learned a bit more about home hospital bed features and options, let&#;s take a look at the top five hospital beds for home use that we recommend.

As discussed above, the rotating feature in this bed makes it the best choice for individuals who struggle with transferring out of bed. With a weight capacity of up to 600 lbs., the automated SafeTurn system makes it easy to sit up from a reclined position, turn to the side, and exit the bed freely.

In our opinion, this is the most versatile, cost-effective, fully-electric home hospital bed on the market. With a sleek design, the bed is fully-equipped with safety features for both the user and caregiver. These features include independent head and knee adjustments plus electronic height adjustment ranging from 7.8 to 26.5 inches.

The Aura&#; Premium Home Hospital Bed is the best choice for individuals who need the function and safety of a home hospital bed, but still desire the style and look of a standard bed. These versatile beds are best suited for permanent use.

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Looking for a short-term hospital bed rental? The Tuffcare Century T is perfect for temporary use due to its two-piece grid design, making it easy to install and dismantle. This fully-electric bed is equipped with a remote allowing the user to raise or lower the bed&#;s height, the head frame, and the foot frame.

The Invacare CS7 home hospital bed is considered the industry standard for long-term care. They include an Auto Contour feature to simultaneously raise the head and knees and are perfect for those who like to read or watch TV from their bed.

Whether you&#;re looking to rent or buy, our team can help you find the best home hospital bed for you or your loved one&#;s needs. Find your nearest Mobility City store, meet with our specialists, and check out our in-stock bed options!

Hospital, specialty, and long-term care beds are specifically designed to aid in a patient&#;s recovery and allow caregivers to provide a closer level of care. This comprehensive buying guide will look at the different types of hospital beds, features to look for, the importance of different mattress types, and the top-selling models at MFI Medical.

Specialty Hospital Beds or Hydraulic?

Hospital beds are available from basic hydraulic models requiring little to no power to state-of-the-art electric beds with built-in computer systems. Hydraulic models may provide the necessary functions for long-term care, nursing, or residential facilities. However, ICUs or medical facilities with more specialized care will require specialty hospital beds. We recommend long-term care beds from Joerns for acute care settings such as nursing facilities or residential care. Beds such as the Joerns Care 100 Bed require little or no power and are designed to be user-friendly.

The Secure II has been a dependable model by Stryker for over a decade. MFI Medical offers both generations of Secure II to provide customers with an economical option for a quality piece of equipment. The 2nd generation model improves upon the design and functionality features of the first generation. Easier to reach foot pedals for caregivers, more ergonomic patient handles for a safer patient exit, and quieter motors make the second generation Secure II Hospital Beds an even better choice for any home or facility. 

For facilities that have patients requiring more specialized care, such as hospitals, surgery centers, and intensive care units, we recommend specialty beds such as the CareAssist (#P) by Hill-Rom. Stryker, a leader in Surgical and EMS manufacturing, has similar specialty hospital beds such as the InTouch Critical Care (#) and S3 Medical Surgical Hospital Beds. 

These specialty hospital beds have features that assist in the rapid recovery of intensive care patients and provide patients with the benefit of therapy mattresses that address pressure ulcers, friction, and temperature. We'll go over the different types of specialty surfaces and mattresses later in this blog. 

Top Features for Hospital Beds

What are the things that you absolutely must have in order to provide the best patient care and recovery setting in your facility? Here are 5 features to keep top of mind when shopping for a hospital bed:

1. Adjustable Positioning: Caregivers and patients can maneuver hospital beds into various positions not only for the patient's comfort but also to provide the necessary care. Will you require a bed that only maneuvers the patient's head and legs or will the patient need to be placed into a full chair position? Fowler and gatch positioning will also vary by model.
2. Bed Controls: Where the controls on the bed are located is an important part to consider. Will you want the patient, caregiver, or both to have access to controls? Controls to maneuver the beds can be located on the side rails, headboard, footboard, or with a control wand/pendant. Like the CareAssist (#P), certain models have patient entertainment controls that are only for hospital settings.
3. Side Rails: Side rails are an important consideration when thinking about patient safety. Will your patient need to exit the bed on their own? If so, certain models like the Stryker S3 Medical Surgical Bed have side rails specifically designed to facilitate patient egress. 
4. Built-in-scale: Facilities that will be monitoring their patients for long periods of time and require weight readings might consider a model with a built in scale configuration option such as the CareAssist (#P) to reduce patient repositioning. 
5. Mattress Type: If you require a specialty mattress, consider this when selecting a hospital bed model as only certain types can support an air mattress.

Hospital Mattress Types

Hospital bed mattresses differ from regular mattresses in that they must perform specific functions to aid in patient recovery. The lack of an appropriate mattress type for the patient&#;s recovery needs may further harm the patient.

Specialty air mattresses are needed when a patient will require a more extended period of care and is susceptible to pressure ulcers or friction resulting in skin rashes. Hospital-grade memory foam mattresses are intended for hospital settings; they are coated in polyurethane or another flame-retardant material that helps sanitize the surface. Memory foam also gives the patient a more comfortable environment while they recuperate. All certified refurbished hospital beds sold by MFI Medical will include a standard 6&#; hospital-grade memory foam unless specified.

Stryker&#;s InTouch Critical Care Hospital Bed has two options for therapy surfaces; the XPRT Therapy Mattress and Isolibrium Support Surface. The XPRT mattress is intended to assist with pulmonary complications and prevent and treat pressure ulcers and other complications associated with patient immobility. Caregivers can change the Isolibrium Support Surface as therapies dictate.

Buying a Hospital Bed with MFI Medical

MFI Medical has a team of dedicated experts that are here to answer all of your concerns. For all questions regarding purchasing a hospital bed being delivered to a residential location, we recommend you read our Residential Hospital Bed Waiver. 

All hospital beds are delivered fully assembled, ready to plug in and use! No need to worry about assembly or set-up. We offer commercial and residential white-glove delivery that includes the unpacking, removal, and disposal of materials by the shipping carrier. In addition, each bed sold by MFI Medical includes a parts and labor warranty. You can be sure that your purchase is protected by the MFI Certified Guarantee. Contact your account manager today for any questions about purchasing your next hospital bed. 

Here is a breakdown of all models currently sold by MFI Medical:

(For full details and specifications, please visit the respective product pages)

*Note: Due to the nature of manufacturer and supplier restrictions, the availability of these products may change. Our team will work closely with you to ensure we find the right medical equipment for your specific needs.

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