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Hospital Beds
Hospital Bed Buying Guide
A home hospital bed is a great solution for both the user and caregivers. Because they are adjustable, they offer greater comfort and better sleep for the patient, and they make caretaking physically much easier and less stressful. The right bed makes it more comfortable to age in place in the comfort of your own home or to recover from injury or surgery.
Hospital beds have multiple advantages over regular beds. You can raise the head and the foot of the bed, as well as the height. Since they are on wheels they can be easily moved for patient access or to make the bed. Because they are single-width beds, they take up less space and allow caregivers access from all sides.
If you need a home hospital bed, please reach out to the team at GoodCare in Logan, Ohio. We’re just an hour southeast of Columbus, and we’ve got an experienced team happy to respond to your questions.
Manual Hospital Beds
A manual hospital bed is the most affordable and least convenient choice. These beds are equipped with a manual hand crank. It takes a fair amount of physical strength to adjust both the height and angle of the bed. Most people who need a hospital bed would find it challenging to adjust these beds. However, if a caregiver will be operating the manual hospital bed, it could be a good choice.
Semi-Electric Hospital Beds
A semi-electric hospital bed allows you to adjust the head and foot of the bed with an electric controller, but you adjust the height of the bed with a manual crank. It’s often true that once the optimal height has been set, you don’t need to keep changing it. If this is the case, a semi-electric bed is a good choice.
Fully Electric Hospital Beds
A fully electric hospital bed is the easiest to operate for both user and caregiver. Simply use the attached handheld controller to both adjust the height, as well as to raise and lower the head and foot of the bed. No manual cranking is required.
Bariatric Hospital Beds
If the user is extremely heavy, choose a bariatric bed. These are heavy-duty models built to accommodate extra weight. Verify the dimensions and weight rating of a bariatric hospital bed to make sure it meets your needs.
Talk to GoodCare for More Information
A medical bed at home can make life much easier for caregivers and patients. Our experienced staff is happy to help you evaluate your options for this important purchase. Please reach out to us for more information, or come to our showroom in Logan, Ohio. GoodCare is convenient to Lancaster and Columbus. We also rent medical equipment.