Beds & Bed Frames for Hospital, Skilled Nursing and Home Care
Hospital and bariatric bed frames for acute care, skilled nursing and homecare - electric, semi-electric and manual frames plus heavy-duty bariatric platforms from Drive Medical, Invacare, Medline, Graham Field and Joerns. Available as standard homecare frames, low beds for fall-risk protocols, full-electric frames and expanded-width bariatric frames rated from 350 lb through 1,000 lb. Frames ship with or without support surfaces and accept standard rails, trapeze sockets and IV-pole receivers. Wholesale case and fleet pricing for hospitals, long-term care and clinical procurement.
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Hospital and Bariatric Bed Frames for Inpatient and Homecare
Bed frames are the core durable medical equipment platform for inpatient units, skilled nursing facilities and homecare programs. This subsubcategory stocks the frames themselves - manual, semi-electric and full-electric hospital beds, low beds for fall-risk rooms, and expanded-width bariatric platforms. Frames are cataloged by drive type, deck height range and weight capacity so materials management can match the frame to the care setting and to the support surfaces stocked separately.
Bed Frame Types Stocked
- Manual hospital beds - Frames that adjust head, foot and height with hand cranks, for settings where powered adjustment is not required. Stocked from Drive Medical, Invacare and Medline in standard homecare and long-term care weight classes.
- Semi-electric beds - Electric head and foot articulation with manual height adjustment, a common long-term care and homecare configuration.
- Full-electric beds - Powered head, foot and deck-height adjustment from a hand pendant, stocked for skilled nursing and higher-acuity homecare.
- Low beds - Full-electric frames with a low deck height that lowers the sleep surface close to the floor for fall-risk protocols, from Drive Medical, Medline and Graham Field.
- Bariatric bed frames - Expanded-width, reinforced platforms rated from 600 lb through 1,000 lb with wider sleep decks, from Invacare, Drive Medical and Joerns.
Bed Frame Specifications Comparison
| Frame Type | Adjustment | Weight Capacity | Deck Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual homecare bed | Hand-crank head, foot, height | 350-450 lb | Standard 36 in class |
| Semi-electric bed | Electric head and foot, manual height | 350-450 lb | Standard 36 in class |
| Full-electric bed | Electric head, foot, height | 450 lb | Standard 36 in class |
| Low bed | Full-electric, low deck height | 450 lb | Standard 36 in class |
| Bariatric bed | Full-electric, expanded frame | 600-1,000 lb | 42, 48 and 54 in classes |
Frame Construction and Support-Surface Fit
Frame decks are built in welded steel or reinforced composite, with expanded and reinforced decks on bariatric models. Head and foot boards are typically removable for transfer access and cleaning, and frames accept standard rail channels, trapeze sockets and IV-pole receivers. Support surfaces and therapeutic mattresses are cataloged separately and sized to the standard and bariatric deck classes shown above, so a frame order can be matched to a compatible mattress on the same purchase.
Bed frames are a capital-adjacent durable line: units are replaced on multi-year cycles and reordered in fleet quantities during unit expansions, LTC bed-count increases and homecare program growth. Because a frame order usually pulls matching rails and support surfaces, sourcing frames and their accessories through one supplier keeps replacement parts and hardware consistent across a facility. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between manual, semi-electric and full-electric beds?
Manual beds adjust head, foot and deck height with hand cranks. Semi-electric beds motorize head and foot articulation but keep manual height adjustment. Full-electric beds power all three functions - head, foot and height - from a hand pendant. All three drive types are stocked across homecare and long-term care weight classes, with full-electric frames also stocked in low-bed and bariatric configurations.
What is a low bed and where is it used?
A low bed is a full-electric frame whose deck lowers the sleep surface close to the floor, reducing the height a person would fall from during an unassisted bed exit. Low beds are stocked for fall-risk rooms in skilled nursing, long-term care and homecare settings, and are often paired with fall mats. Deck height range and weight capacity are listed on each product page.
What deck widths and weight capacities are available for bariatric beds?
Bariatric bed frames are stocked in expanded 42, 48 and 54 inch deck classes with weight capacities from 600 lb through 1,000 lb, on reinforced full-electric platforms. Standard hospital and homecare frames are in the 36 inch deck class rated 350-450 lb. Support surfaces are sized to match these deck classes, so the frame and mattress can be ordered together.
Can hospitals and long-term care facilities order bed frames in bulk?
Yes. Bed frames are stocked for fleet ordering by hospitals, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, homecare providers and licensed medical distributors. Standing order and scheduled-delivery programs are available for unit expansions and multi-bed replacements, and matching rails and support surfaces can ship on the same order. Contact our procurement team for tiered fleet pricing and quotes.
What bed frames should be included in a facility formulary?
A bed frame formulary typically includes a semi-electric or full-electric frame for general use, a low bed for fall-risk rooms, and at least one bariatric frame rated to 600 lb or higher for expanded-capacity needs, each matched to compatible rails and support surfaces. MAP Medical builds consolidated bed and accessory packages matched to facility type and bed count - contact our team for an assessment.