Bringing a loved one home from the hospital often means bringing a hospital bed home too. Mr. Biomed Tech Services supplies medical beds for the home in Texas, to buy new or reconditioned or to rent by the week or month. We deliver the bed, set it up and show the family how to use it. Shop our new and pre-owned medical equipment, or see our hospital bed rental options.
Quick guide:
- Short recovery (weeks): rent.
- Long-term care (months or more): buy reconditioned, with a 90-day warranty.
- Same-day delivery and setup across Dallas–Fort Worth; scheduled delivery elsewhere in Texas.
Who needs a medical bed at home?
- Recovery after surgery, a fracture or a hospital stay.
- Hospice and palliative care.
- Long-term conditions that keep someone in bed most of the day.
- Patients at risk of falls or pressure injuries.
- Caregivers who need the bed at a safe working height.
Types of home hospital beds
| Bed type | How it adjusts | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | Hand cranks for head, foot and height | Short use and a tight budget |
| Semi-electric | Electric head and foot, manual height | Patients who change position often |
| Full-electric | Head, foot and height all electric | Most home care; easiest for caregivers |
| Low bed | Lowers close to the floor | Patients at risk of falling out of bed |
| Bariatric | Wider frame, higher weight limit | Larger patients |
Setting up a hospital bed at home
- Pick the room: ground floor if possible, near a bathroom.
- Measure: a standard hospital bed is about 36 in wide and 80 in long; leave about 3 ft on the sides caregivers use.
- Power: plug electric beds straight into a wall outlet, not an extension cord.
- Mattress: choose a pressure-relief or low air loss mattress if the patient is in bed most of the day.
- Extras: an overbed table, a wheelchair and a Hoyer lift make care easier, and we can deliver them with the bed.
Safety at home
Keep side rails and the mattress the right size for the bed, because gaps can trap a patient; the FDA's hospital bed safety page explains the risks. Lock the brakes, keep the bed low when the patient is alone, and keep cords away from moving parts.
What a home hospital bed costs
The price depends on the bed type, the mattress and whether you buy new, buy reconditioned or rent. Full-electric beds cost more than manual ones, and pressure-relief mattresses add to the price. Ask for a written quote that lists delivery and setup.
Signs it's time for a hospital bed at home
- The patient can't get in or out of a regular bed safely.
- The caregiver strains their back helping with changes and transfers.
- The patient needs the head raised to breathe or eat comfortably.
- Pressure sores have started or are a risk.
Buy, buy used or rent?
If the bed is needed for a few weeks, renting costs less. For months of care, a reconditioned bed usually costs less overall; see our used hospital beds for sale. For home health agencies and nursing homes, our home health equipment services cover delivery, service and inspection.
Need a bed at home? Call (469) 767-8853 or ask for a quote. Tell us the patient's needs and the delivery address.
Medical Beds for the Home: FAQs
Does Medicare cover a hospital bed at home?
Medicare Part B may cover a hospital bed as durable medical equipment when a doctor orders it and the supplier is enrolled. See Medicare's hospital bed coverage page and check with your plan before you order.
How fast can you deliver a home hospital bed?
Same day across Dallas–Fort Worth when you call early. Other Texas areas get a delivery date scheduled in advance.
Will you set up the bed?
Yes. We assemble the bed, fit the mattress and rails, test the controls and show the family how to use them.
Do you repair home hospital beds?
Yes. We repair motors, hand controls, rails and casters on home beds, whoever sold them.
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