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Adjustable Bed with Wheels Buyer’s Guide
What is an Adjustable Bed with Wheels?
An adjustable bed is a bed that has a lying surface and can be changed to different positions or sizes. There are adjustable beds that come with wheels that are known as casters. These casters help the bed to move from one place to the other. The adjustable beds with wheels are primarily used by people who need hospital-specialized home care. However, casters are not a standard option in adjustable beds, so one should check the specifications or request before buying.
Flex a Bed Hi Low SL Adjustable Bed
Flex a Bed Hi Low SL Adjustable Bed
Sizes: Many Sizes
Highlights
- Head & Foot Adjustments
- Hi Low Feature
- Wire or Wireless Remote
- Massage
- Locking Casters (Requested)
- Side Rails (Option to Buy Extra)
Flex-a-bed is an adjustable bed that has been around since 1979 and is the easiest and ideal for those people in assisted living or home healthcare. The bed is flexible with a hi-low height and includes the head and foot adjustment. The bed can be adjusted using a wireless remote or a wired hand control. The hand control is used to lower or raise the whole bed’s height or change the bed’s foot and head.
In addition, there are flex-a-beds for couples in hospitals that can be used to keep them close. The beds come in various sizes, like a split king, queen, full, and twin XL. The split king for flex-a-bed is in two pieces which measure 38” by 80” each, and when put together, it is 76” by 80”. The couples can sleep close and satisfy their sleeping preference.
Medical personnel prefer the flex-a-bed while caring for a hospitalized patient. The vertical adjustment can help the doctors reach the patient quickly. Sometimes, a doctor can tend to a patient while sitting, and the patient is inclined. The patient can easily be transferred from one hospital room to another or an ambulance.
Notable Features & Compare
Hi-Low Feature: The bed is also helpful for those given home care, like the elderly, the ill, or the injured. The hi-low feature can lower the bed, and someone can get in using less energy, unlike the high one. This also applies when someone is climbing out of bed; they lower the bed. This reduces the risk of injuries because of falling. The bed can be set up in a lower setting of 13.25” from the floor or in a high setting of 20.75”. The setup depends on the mattress’s profile; if it is low, the lower setting is 21”.
Transfer Master Supernal 3 Hi Low Adjustable Bed
Transfer Master Supernal Hi Low Adjustable Bed
Sizes: Many Sizes
Highlights
- Head & Foot Adjustment
- Hi Low Feature
- Wall Hugger Feature
- Wireless Remote
- Massage
- Locking Casters (Requested)
- Side Rails (Option to Buy Extra)
Transfer master supernal bed offers the feel of an adjustable bed and the features of a hospital bed. The bed has a hi-low feature for vertical adjustment up to 10 inches and massage. The bed also has adjustable positioning if the user wants to relax, watch TV or eat. Transfer master is helpful if the user has a wheelchair and needs to move from bed to wheelchair. The bed can be lowered to the height of a wheelchair and moved closer, so there is less time when moving and also strain by the patient and caregiver.
Notable Features & Compare
Hi-Low Feature: Hi-low feature of a transfer master supernal is similar to that used in a medical bed but looks like a standard bed. The bed can be raised or lowered by pressing the three-row button in a remote up to raise or down to lower. This is helpful when someone wants to get in or out of bed quickly. The electrical components in the bed are hidden out of site, making it look and feel like a standard bed.
What are Casters?
Casters are typically used for moving objects with wheels in straight and turning motions. They come in different sizes and materials, from rubber to stainless-steel casters. The casters are attached to the bed to move the patients while still in bed. The swivel caster can turn the bed to 360 degrees.
Conclusion
Adjustable beds that have wheels are an excellent option for hospitals or people at home who need care. The adjustable beds come with casters that have wheels to make movement easier. However, not all adjustable beds have casters; some are upon request. Before buying, one can check the specifications and request the casters.
