How Much Does a Hospital Bed Cost?

Hospital-type beds are used in a variety of applications from hospitals themselves to community care homes and private use at home. They can cost anything from $2000 right up to $8000+. If you're looking to purchase a hospital bed for care and support, this guide will give you an idea of what you should expect to pay for the different types of hospital beds.

In Short: Hospital Bed Pricing

Types of Hospital Beds and Their Costs

Standard

Standard hospital-style beds for community use are found widely across care homes, private homes, and by local authorities/councils to facilitate hospital discharges. They are a 3ft twin size and have all the standard functionality including nursing height adjustment. They are designed to be practical and easy to use and usually have side rails, wired handset controls, and castors for easy manoeuvrability.

You should expect to pay anything from $4,500 to $6000, prices will vary based on quality and additional functions. Some community care beds can be as low as $750 but these are invariably cheap imports and compromise on quality with uncomfortable slats and plastic components that break easily. Look out for warranty terms and user reviews.

Price Range: $4,5000 - $6000
Example Bed: Opera® Solo Home Hospital Bed

Premium

Premium hospital beds have an extensive all-in-one height range which means they can lower close to the floor and raise right up to nursing height. This flexibility accommodates more advanced care needs with the lower height making it easier to swing legs into the bed and providing a safe sleeping height, and the high nursing height helps carers as the bed raises to waist level. All-in-one beds are particularly recommended for care at home as this height flexibility is future-proof should needs change (e.g. home-visit carers are required in the future or the risk of bed falls increase).

These beds also have more premium design options than a regular community hospital bed with upholstered surrounds and headboard style options to help create a more homely care environment.

Prices start at around $5,800 and rise to as much as $7,500 for beds that have floor height, premium upholstered surround, and telescopic side rails. Prices will vary based on functions and features.

Price Range: $5,800 - $7,500
Example Bed: Opera® Solo Comfort Home Hospital Bed

As above, the Solo Comfort Plus hospital beds has the same adjustable functions and come in 3ft twin, 3ft6 wide twin and 4ft small double sizes. Larger sizes give extra room and reduces the risk of falls when side rails are not in use.

This premium hospital bed features upholstered head and foot board with sleek and sturdy walnut rails included.

Choose your style of headboard and choice of fabric to suit your room.

Price Range: $7,200 - $8,500
Example Bed: Opera® Solo Comfort Plus Home Hospital Bed

Specialist

Specialist acute hospital beds are the kind you would see in an NHS or private hospital ward. They are advanced medical beds designed for heavy-use contract environments and to facilitate complex care needs across multiple different patient requirements. They are constructed solely from steel and moulded plastic surfaces for infection control and maximum durability. Intensive care unit (ICU) beds will have even more sophisticated functions such as additional lateral tilt, drip stand compatibility, and extra positions.

These beds are very costly and are usually only ever used on actual hospital wards or in palliative care hospices.

Price Range: $6,600 - £26,600

Rotating Hospital Beds

The RotoBed® Change is an innovative rotating hospital bed designed to significantly improve mobility, safety, and independence for users with reduced physical function. With the touch of a button, the RotoBed gently rotates and elevates the user from a lying to a seated position, enabling easy and dignified exit from the bed without assistance. This unique functionality supports both user autonomy and caregiver safety by reducing the need for physical lifting or repositioning.

Rotating hospital beds are especially beneficial for patients recovering from surgery or living with conditions such as spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders, as they support safe, gradual movement and reduce complications associated with immobility. Additionally, by assisting with sitting and exiting the bed, they promote greater independence for users while also minimizing the physical strain on caregivers, making them ideal for both clinical and home care environments.

Price Range: $14,900 - $18,900
Example Bed: RotoBed® Change Rotating Hospital Bed

Dual Hospital Beds

A dual hospital bed or twin care bed is a medical-grade, adjustable bed designed for two users side by side, with each side operating independently. Ideal for couples or co-habitants with different care needs, it allows each person to adjust their head, leg, and bed height settings separately for personalized comfort and support. Commonly used in home care, assisted living, and long-term care settings, dual hospital beds promote both medical functionality and emotional well-being by enabling users to stay close while receiving individualized care.

The RotoBed Change Dual is a rotating hospital bed that promotes independence for two people with care needs. The gentle rotating chair position allows each user to get in and out of bed easily and safely, maintaining dignity and comfort.

Price Range: $28,900 - $29,900
Example Bed: RotoBed® Change Dual

Hospital Mattress and Accessory Costs

Once you have selected your preferred bed, the other consideration is a mattress and any accessories you require for your bed. Pressure care mattresses range in price from $745 for a foam pressure-relieving mattress to $2,200 for dynamic air mattress and pump systems. Accessories you may want to add to your bed include grab rails, overbed tables, and side rail padding bumpers.

Hopefully, this guide has helped to give you an idea of what a hospital bed will cost. If you need help in choosing a bed for yourself or a loved one, give our advice team a call on +1 888 553 0605