When you lovingly care for a family member at home, it is a dedicating act of care and love. Being cared for at home brings enormous comfort to the patient, but there are numerous practical challenges that come with it. A good hospital bed is one of the crucial pieces of equipment needed, not only for the patient’s safety and comfort but also for the caregiver’s peace of mind.
Still, we know that obtaining healthcare products can be intimidating, especially when dealing with a tight budget. The good news is that it is fully doable to find quality hospital beds that are reasonably priced, for sale in Ontario and more specifically in the Brampton region.
With this information, you should be able to make a well-informed and confident purchase.
What Is the Importance of a Hospital Bed?
Before considering hospital bed costs, it’s essential to appreciate the benefits such a bed offers an ordinary bed does not:
- Improved Safety: Mobility-challenged persons are at risk of a fall, and side rails reduce the risk of such falls.
- Comfort: Elevating the head or feet in certain positions offers comfort benefits such as easier breathing and reduced swelling, and even back pain.
- Pressure Sore Prevention: Circulation and mobility improve with adjustable positions, reducing the risk of painful bed sores.
- Simplified Caregiving: Caregivers can now use the height adjustability to assist with transfers, bathing, and dressing without undue bending.
Types of Hospital Beds
An affordable hospital bed tends to have 3 common types available:
- Manual Hospital Beds: These beds are the cheapest option and have to be adjusted manually using a hand crank, which requires physical effort.
- Semi-Electric Hospital Beds: These type of beds have limited height capabilities, only limited head and foot adjustments can be made for comfort. Price is moderate and only the height is adjusted manually.
- Full Electric Hospital Bed: Bed features (Head, Foot, or Height) may all be adjusted electronically and provide maximum convenience. It is the most premium bed and more expensive than semi-electric hospital beds.
If you are looking for true ‘value’, a used semi-electric or even manual bed may be a better option in terms of price!
What Factors Should You Ask Regarding?
These are factors that you cannot ignore when searching for a more budget-friendly option:
- Mattress Compatibility: Consider whether the bed frame can accommodate a specific design of pressure-reducing mattress (if needed).
- Weight Limit: Is the weight limit on the bed adequate.
- Durability: Consider the hospital bed brand and its reputation for durability.
- Safety: Always choose hospital beds with quality side rails and quality frame—you cannot compromise.
Where Can I find Affordable Hospital Beds for Sale in Ontario & Brampton
At Hospital Bed Rental Inc, we service Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto, and the entire Ontario region. We are proud to offer our customers quality new and refurbished hospital beds, at great value at reasonable prices. .
However, here are a couple of other resources you might want to consider:
- Medical Supply Stores – They may have models on sale or perhaps floor models.
- Online Marketplaces – Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace will have listings but always proceed with caution as mentioned above. Always check the bed in person for safety and functionality.
- Charities & Non-Profits – Some charities may run medical equipment assistance programs.
Benefits of l suppurchasing from a medicaplier: From reputable medical suppliers, clients can expect professional advice, a product warranty, delivery, installation and the fact that the product has been serviced and meets all safety requirements.