Twin hospital bed

Twin Hospital Bed

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Our electric twin beds feature a range of adjustments that can include head, foot, height, Trendelenburg, and reverse Trendelenburg adjustments. Twin medical beds are ideal for the elderly, children, or anyone who needs a small hospital bed for their home. Browse the selection of Transfer Master twin-size hospital beds to find the perfect adjustable twin bed for your home.

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  • Supernal 5 Adjustable Bed System

    Supernal 5 Adjustable Bed System

    The Supernal 5 gives you all the functions of a hospital bed with an elegant look that blends in with any bedroom decor. 

    height range
    deck to floor    		 12″ – 24″
    capacity
    evenly distributed    		 400 lb
    500 lb
  • Supernal 3 Hi-Low

    Supernal 3 Hi-Low

    The surprisingly affordable Supernal 3 Hi-Low combines a full-featured adjustable and reclining bed with elegance and comfort. Available in Twin, Full, and Queen.

    height range
    deck to floor    		 10.5″ – 20.5″
    capacity
    evenly distributed    		 400 lb
    500 lb
  • Night Rider® HD Bariatric Bed

    Night Rider® HD Bariatric Bed

    The Night Rider HD (heavy duty) is a reinforced version of the Night Rider, with increased weight capacity.

    height range
    deck to floor    		 12″ – 24″
    capacity
    evenly distributed    		 750 lb
  • Night Rider

    Night Rider

    The Night Rider is a lightweight, comfortable, and affordable 3 function hospital bed. Available in Twin, Full, and Queen—or pair with a Companion for a Dual King.

    height range
    deck to floor    		 12″ – 24″
    capacity
    evenly distributed    		 300 lb

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FAQs About Twin-Sized Hospital Beds

A home hospital bed allows elderly people to maintain a degree of independence in comfort and safety. Many elderly people struggle to sit up unaided, although once they are sat up, they can stand up without help. The head adjustment on a home hospital bed gives them the support they need to go from lying down to sitting up.

For elderly people who suffer from circulation problems, the head and foot adjustments and cardiac chair positions help to improve blood flow and reduce the side effects of poor circulation.

Elderly wheelchair users benefit from a Hi-Low (height) adjustment, which expedites transfers between the bed and their wheelchair and reduces the likelihood of slipping or falling. For elderly people with significant mobility issues, a home hospital bed facilitates caregivers to carry out their daily care routine.

All of our beds feature remote controlled motorized adjustments. Electric beds for the elderly allow seniors and caregivers to control the bed easily and safely without the inconvenience and safety risks associated with manual adjustment.

Industry-standard twin size hospital beds available on insurance plans are 35 to 36 inches. Transfer Master twin hospital beds are wider and more comfortable at 38 inches. The length of the bed depends on the model, but the length of the Supernal, Rehab, and Rehab Heavy duty twin medical beds for the home is an extra-long 80 inches. Some Transfer Master adjustable twin beds are also available in a super-long model which is 84 inches long, including the Night Rider, and Companion bariatric twin adjustable beds.

A twin hospital bed is narrower than a full-size hospital bed. Full-size hospital beds are 53 to 54 inches wide, and twin beds are 38 inches wide.

Twin-size hospital beds are the same length as our full-size beds at 80 inches or a super-long 84 inches. Our Supernal mattress range includes twin mattresses for hospital beds designed for use with our  Twin 80 and Twin 84 beds.

A twin-size hospital bed is 35 to 38 inches wide, whereas a Queen is 60 inches wide. Queen-size home hospital beds are ideal for patients who prefer more space,  for larger patients, and for individuals who need therapy in-bed.

Our twin medical beds are available in two lengths for most models: an extra-long 80 inches and a super-long 84 inches. Super-long hospital beds are suitable for taller patients and those who prefer more space between the headboard and footboard.

The correct size of the bottom sheet depends on both the thickness of the mattress and its height and width. Hospital bed sheets are designed to work with the head and foot adjustments of a hospital bed without untucking and coming loose, as smaller sheets may. Sheets suitable for a twin-sized home hospital bed are often marketed as Twin Extra Long, Long Boys, or Twin 80s. 

We recommend using a twin-size hospital bed mattress. Hospital bed mattresses are designed to work with the adjustments of an electric bed. Standard consumer mattresses are often too thick and inflexible, and may be uncomfortable or even dangerous when used on an adjustable bed. We offer a range of twin mattresses for hospital beds, including the Ascent Hospital Bed Mattress and the Soft Touch Memory Foam Mattress.

You have two options If you would like two adjustable twin beds with independent controls. You could choose two twin hospital beds from our range. Or you could choose a dual king bed. Dual kings combine a pair of twin-size hospital beds into a single unit. Each twin-size bed has its own set of controls and adjustments.

Dual King beds are often an ideal choice when buying an adjustable twin bed for the elderly. Older seniors each have unique requirements, but may prefer not to sleep in entirely separate twin beds.

Several of our adjustable beds are available in a dual king variation, including the Supernal Hi-Low, the Supernal 5, and the Companion bariatric hospital beds.