Bariatric Hospital Beds

Bariatric beds are designed for big people, including overweight and obese people. A bariatric hospital bed is a bed that is reinforced to support a higher weight capacity than a traditional hospital bed. The best bariatric beds for heavy people need to not only handle the additional weight of a large patient but do so comfortably for the end-user. They often feature larger width and length measurements to accommodate patients of all sizes. This means bariatric beds are perfect for obese users, maternity wards, sleep labs, or heavy people undergoing rehabilitation that require a therapist to be on the bed with the patient.

Our heavy-duty (HD) bariatric beds support up to 600 lbs. and our super heavy-duty (SHD) beds support up to 750 lbs.

The best adjustable bed for a heavy person depends on their weight and their individual medical needs. We offer a complete range of standard weight capacity and bariatric beds for heavier people. Our flagship Supernal 5 adjustable beds support up to 300 lbs. The Supernal Hi-Low has a maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs. Heavier individuals, or those who need treatment on the bed by a therapist who brings the combined weight above a standard bed’s capacity, should choose a bariatric hospital bed with a higher weight capacity.

You may need a special mattress for your bariatric hospital bed, depending on the total weight capacity needed. Bariatric bed frames function best when paired with a mattress that offers flexibility and strong support to keep heavy patients comfortable. We offer two standard adjustable bed mattress options:  The Ascent Hospital Bed Mattress and the Soft Touch Memory Foam Mattress, which are rated for individuals up to 500 lbs. Additionally, our range of  pressure relief mattresses support up to 750 lbs with a bariatric bed. We also offer a bariatric mattress that supports up to 750 lbs.  

Our Hi-Low height adjustable bariatric beds offer a range of motion, from deck to floor, of between 13.5 inches to 23.5 inches. This helps to accommodate patients with limited mobility who would benefit from a lower height bariatric bed.