Our Electric Beds
The bed we provide to the majority of our customers is the Invacare Medley Ergo Medical Bed.
The manufacturer is highly respected for the quality, safety, and functionality of their products and this bed is used in community and domestic care settings throughout the UK and globally.
Notable Points About Our Beds and Service
Our engineer does the full bed installation, a complete set of safety checks, and provides a demonstration of how the equipment works.
The bed has the same range of movement as a hospital bed, making the transition home seamless. All movement options are illustrated on the remote control diagram in the tech specs below.
Utilises a multi-sectioned mattress platform. Designed in accordance with pressure mapping recommendations offering increased comfort when sitting, reduced shear and friction, and minimises the risk of slipping downwards during profiling.
The bed comes as standard with a memory foam mattress, with the option to upgrade to an air mattress.
We always provide a set of wooden side rails.
This is a 3-foot by 7-foot single bed designed to carry a maximum weight of 180kg / 28 stone. Exact dimensions and tech specs can be found below.
The height of the top of a memory foam mattress placed on this bed can be adjusted to a distance from 55cm to 95cm from the floor.
We provide electric beds that are fully compliant with IEC 60601-2-52, a range of standards that define the requirements for the safety and performance of all medical electrical equipment.
The equipment is very easy to use, and we will never leave unless you are 100% comfortable and happy with the equipment.
A PDF brochure with the full specifications can be downloaded using the button below.
Video Demonstration of Bed Adjustments
Technical Specifications
Width
Outside: 102cm / 3ft 4 ⁵/₃₂ in
Inside: 90cm / 2ft 11 ⁷/₁₆ in
Length
Outside: 224cm / 7ft 4 ³/₁₆ in
Inside: 208cm / 6ft 9 ⁵⁷/₆₄ in
Mattress Height Adjustment
Between 40cm to 80cm
above the ground
Maximum User Weight
180kg / 27 Stone / 395lbs
Remote Control Adjustments
Backrest Angle
Knee Raise
Height Adjustment
Tilt
Weight of Bed
64kg / 10 Stone / 140lbs
Rental Hospital Bed with Sides and A Foam Mattress
- Initial 4-Week Rental: £280 (non-refundable).
- After 4 Weeks: £10 per day, with a minimum of 7 days’ notice required to end the rental.
- Subsequent Payments: Every 28 days (£280). If the rental is returned early within the second 28-day period, we refund the unused days. For example, if you keep the bed for only 1 week in the second period, you’ll receive a refund of £210.
Rental Air Mattress
(Optional Upgrade)
Additional weekly cost for air mattress upgrade, designed for those with a high risk of developing pressure ulcers.
Delivery & Assembly
This includes delivery and professional assembly of the equipment and is only charged once (if multiple items are delivered).
Please note an additional 25GBP is charged for delivery to the following postcodes- IP, CB, CO, BN, BS, OL, BL, BB, PR
Next day and weekend delivery may be available at no extra cost.
Disassembly & Removal
This includes professional disassembly and removal of all equipment.
Please note an additional 25GBP is charged for collection from the following postcodes- IP, CB, CO, BN, BS, OL, BL, BB, PR
Hiring an adjustable hospital grade bed for to use in your own home can be a slightly daunting prospect. Click below for more frequently asked questions by people who have also gone through the process of hiring a bed with Home Care Hire.
Will a hospital bed fit through my doorway?
Yes it should, the bed comes in 4 pieces which allows us to deliver and install in any home, even in a small room or house. Please provide us with any information on access limitations and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Can hospital beds go upstairs?
Yes, we can install a hospital bed in most rooms in your home. The standard width of our hospital bed is approx. 1.02m (just over 3ft), and the length is 2.19m (just over 7ft).
Renting a hospital bed in more detail
Quick, efficient and good product
“It was super easy to hire a hospital bed from Home Care Hire.
Communication with Owen was quick and to the point.
Glen, who delivered the bed was also great and the job was quickly done.
Would absolutely recommend this company. ”