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Hospital bed at home: the complete guide
Manual or electric, what “functions” mean, how to choose for your patient, setting up the room, and preventing falls and bed sores.
1What the functions mean
| Function | What moves | Helps with |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back rest | Sitting up to eat and breathe |
| 2 | + Knee rest | Stops sliding down the bed |
| 3 | + Height | Easier care and transfers, saves the carer’s back |
| 5 | + Tilt both ways | ICU care, swelling, breathing positions |
3 models in stock
3 models in stock
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Ask us what is free today
Ask us what is free today
Ask us what is free today
2 models in stock
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2Which one for your patient
Manual 2-function is enough.
3-function electric: height saves the carer’s back.
5-function electric ICU bed.
Any electric bed with a hand remote.
3Set up the room
- Space on both sides At least 2–3 ft so two people can turn and change the patient.
- Near a socket For an electric bed and other machines; no extension board.
- Brakes on Lock all wheels once the bed is in place.
- Side rails up When the patient is alone or confused.
- Mattress Add an air mattress if the patient can’t turn themselves.
4Prevent bed sores and falls
Back, left side, right side, unless the doctor says otherwise.
Change diapers quickly, check heels, hips and the lower back daily.
For feeding and for patients on tube feeds.
If the patient might climb out.
5Hospital bed on rent or buy: price in Delhi
6Hospital bed on rent: how it works
- Tell us the patient Weight, height, whether bedridden, and how long you need it.
- Pick the bed Manual or electric, number of functions, with or without air mattress.
- Delivery and setup Bed assembled, rails and wheels checked, family shown how to use it.
- Monthly rent Rent starts on delivery; extend month by month.
- Pickup We collect it and refund the deposit after checking the bed.
7Why a hospital bed at home
Turning, changing and cleaning are easier at the right height.
Raise the head to eat and breathe; raise the knees to stop sliding down.
Sitting up helps patients on oxygen, BiPAP and with heart failure.
Side rails and locking wheels reduce falls.
8Size and room space
| Measure | Typical home hospital bed |
|---|---|
| Bed size | About 6.5 ft × 3 ft (198 × 90 cm) |
| Floor space needed | Bed plus 3 ft clear on both long sides for caregivers |
| Door width | At least 32 inches, or the bed is assembled inside |
| Weight limit | Usually 135–170 kg; check for heavy patients |
9Manual or electric
| Manual | Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| How it moves | Hand cranks at the foot end | Remote control |
| Best for | Short-term use, caregiver always present | Long stays, patient can adjust alone, ICU at home |
| Power cut | Works | Stays in position; most have a manual backup |
| Rent | Lower | Higher |
10Free, insurance and second hand
Health insurance in India rarely pays for a hospital bed at home, though some policies cover home care after a hospital stay. Check your policy and keep the bill and prescription. Second-hand beds are cheaper but check rails, wheels, cranks and the motor before buying.
11Best hospital bed for home use
| Brand | Model | Functions | Load | Warranty | Rent | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Godrej | GX-2F | Backrest, knee | 180 kg | 1 year | ₹2,500/mo | — |
| Paramount | KA-2000 | Backrest, knee | 180 kg | 1 year | ₹2,500/mo | — |
| Hillrom | Affinity | Backrest, knee, height | 200 kg | 1 year | ₹4,200/mo | — |
| Hospivent | HV-300E | Backrest, knee, height | 200 kg | 1 year | ₹4,200/mo | — |
| Paramount | A3 | Backrest, knee, height | 200 kg | 2 years | ₹4,200/mo | — |
 | Hillrom | Progressa | Backrest, knee, height, Trendelenburg, chair egress | 250 kg safe working load | 2 years | ₹5,500/mo | — |
| Hillrom | VersaCare | Backrest, knee, height, Trendelenburg, chair | 227 kg | 2 years | ₹5,500/mo | — |
| Paramount | A9 | Backrest, knee, height, tilt, chair position | 200 kg | 2 years | ₹5,500/mo | — |
Prices are what we charge in Delhi NCR. Which model arrives depends on the prescribed flow and what is free on the day.
12Which brand of hospital bed do we give you?
We do not sell one brand. These are the hospital bed brands actually in our Delhi stock today, with the number of models we hold and the lowest monthly rent for each. Which one arrives depends on the prescribed flow or size and what is free on the day — tell us the prescription and we will say exactly which machine is coming.
| Brand | Models we hold | Rent from |
|---|---|---|
| Hillrom | 3 | ₹4,200 |
| Paramount | 3 | ₹2,500 |
| Godrej | 1 | ₹2,500 |
| Hospivent | 1 | ₹4,200 |
4 brands and 8 models in stock. Rent across the range runs ₹2,500–₹5,500 a month.
Questions families ask
Does the bed come with a mattress?
Most rentals include a standard mattress. An air mattress for bed sores is separate.
Written for families by the MedStay team. Follow your own doctor’s prescription.