Making Home Comfortable: A Guide to Hospital Beds and Mobility Solutions

Choosing the right medical supplies, like a hospital bed, for home use can significantly enhance the quality of life for people with various health needs. Finding the best product for your needs can be overwhelming. At All-Star medical, we understand this and for those needing a hospital bed we have work to provide you with the information you need in this blog and our YoutTube video to make an informed choice and find the bed that.

Benefits

Hospital beds are an invaluable addition to home care, offering numerous benefits that can improve comfort, health, and overall well-being. These beds are designed to address specific health concerns, providing targeted support and relief. Some of the key benefits you can expect from using a hospital bed at home:

• Relieved pressure and compression in the back
• Improved sciatica by supporting the base of the spine
• Optimized circulation and reduced swelling by elevating the lower limbs
• Healthier digestion with a recommended 6” incline
• Reduction in snoring and improved quality of sleep
• Lessened symptoms of some types of sleep apnea

Considerations

When selecting a hospital bed for home use, several important considerations can help ensure you make the best choice for your needs or those of a loved one. Factors such as mobility issues, the need for additional medical equipment, available space, and the aesthetic integration of the bed into your home environment are all crucial to making an informed decision. Understanding these considerations can help you find a hospital bed that enhances comfort, safety, and overall well-being.

Mobility

The user’s ability to get in and out of bed safely is crucial when choosing a home hospital bed. For users who cannot adjust themselves in bed due to health or mobility issues, a hospital bed with an adjustable frame and hand controller is necessary. Adjustable options such as the head, feet, side rails, and overall bed height gives the user control over their comfort and can aid caregivers in turning and repositioning the patient independence 

Many hospital bed users with mobility challenges depend on assistive equipment like canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. High-low elevation is an essential feature for users who use other mobility equipment. Adjusting the height with a hand controller, makes transfers to and from other medical equipment (e.g., a patient lift or wheelchair) more manageable. Lowering the bed helps the patient get out and place their feet flat on the floor.

For greater independence, beds such as the UPbed® allow the user all of the standard position adjustments as well the ability to turn and help the user to stand, similar to a lift chair.

Room Size

The average care bed measures 36″ wide x 80″ long, slightly different from a conventional twin bed, making hospital beds versatile for most rooms. However, it’s essential to place the bed where the patient can get in and out and moved around it easily. 

Hospital beds require at least four square feet of space to ensure the user has enough room to move around and the care staff can access the bed from all sides. Choose a room with enough space to position the bed in any configuration.

Aesthetics

While hospital beds meet health and comfort expectations, they often look cold and sterile, making the room look more like a medical facility rather than a  bedroom.

The Passport High Low adjustable bed functions like a hospital bed but has a more homey look with an upholstered frame. The Passport all offers additional benefits like bluetooth capabilities that allow to you operate the bed from your phone, underbed LED lighting, optional castors for easy moving, headboard brackets, and side rail attachments for added safety. 

Price

When choosing a home hospital bed, the price is an important factor. Standard hospital bed frames are generally more affordable than beds that include a mattress and additional movement features. If you’re unsure about committing to a purchase, All-Star Medical offers hospital beds for rent, allowing you to determine if this option meets your needs. Renting is a cost-effective way to try out a hospital bed before making a long-term investment and our online rental process is easy and convenient. 

Additional Items

Even with the convenience of an adjustable bed frame, the wrong mattress can make the difference between a peaceful night’s sleep and a restless night. Many adjustable beds come standard with memory foam mattresses but the more traditional style hospital beds are sold as a frame only, giving you the option to choose your own mattress. 

Other products can be considered if additional measures for safety need to be taken. A trapeze bar can offer additional support to help the user sit up and a fall mat placed at the side of the bed can alert family or caregivers of an unexpected attempt to get out of bed. 

All-Star Medical: Your Partner in Health

Whether you’re looking to purchase or rent, All-Star Medical provides expert guidance and high-quality products to ensure you find the best solutions for your individual health and mobility needs. We are dedicated to providing our customers with personalized attention and service to ensure that we find the perfect fit for all their power mobility and medical supply needs. 

We carry a wide range of power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, personal care products and the largest showroom lift chair selection in Tennessee! We have two locations in the greater Nashville area where you can get hands-on experience with mobility products and five-star customer service. Or you can shop our full inventory online and take advantage of free shipping on all purchases over $50.