We are in the process of setting up a Drive Delta 1000 Item #15235, Ultra-Light Plus, Full Electric Low Bed.
This is mainly in preparation of potential need by a parent but could also be used for one of us if we get laid up. I have zero experience with mattresses for this purpose and unfortunately everything I see online seems to be either a regurgitation of vague company literature or an affiliate site hosting The Eight Best options type thing. The latter are somewhat helpful but not enough to feel certain about purchasing.
All the potential users are folks who don't like sleeping hot. It seems like that rules out foam matteresses.
I don't want to consider the various air mattresses due to longevity and more working parts to go wrong over time.
I think that leaves the choices to inner spring unless someone can make the case for foam. But I've seen a lot of folks say that thinner inner spring mattresses for hospital beds don't last long for use.
I've seen others state that foam mattresses are too stiff.
I've even seen a few people state they just got a good twin mattress and used that. I wonder about the size being appropriate and whether they will work with the beinging hospital bed functions.
Then there is the weight issue. In order to have the widest possible application, it would be best of we could get something rated in the 250-300 lb range.
I've seen references to some mattresses being loud. Thoughts?
And would prefer options with no flame retardants, lead, and or other chemicals used in many mattresses.
So I called Drive using my paperwork that came with the mattress. I think I'd have an easier time getting someone at Facebook or Google. When you call, your choice is #1 - business customer or #2 - consumer. I used #2. Mistake. That gives a recording asking you to use their website which has live chat , info, and email. Nothing in their info allowed me to figure out a best option so I hit the live chat link. It took me to a series of canned questions and answers (which also didn't give new info). It never actually gave me the option for a live chat. So, that left email. The answer I got was short and the writer didn't seem to ready my query and referenced things I didn't ask. Perhaps it was computer generated. Anyway, their customer service avenue isn't. Problem there is they also sell mattresses, However, I'm not sure I want to get into another situation where you can't reach a responsive company should there be an issue.
This is starting to feel like a three bears situation. Is there a just right option? Thanks much if you had the patience to read through all of that.
Hopefully Home Care is the right forum for this...
You may even be able to go to a regular mattress store. These salesman work on commission. As such, they should go out of their way to help you. Which means, them calling the manufacturer they use and finding out if they make hospital mattresses. If so, they can have it shipped to the store.
Here is a list of 10 hospital bed makers. You should be able to contact their customer service with ur questions. I wouldn't buy the cheapist . You get what you pay for. I would go by warrenty. I think the average is 10 years now. 15 would be good. Don't think they do 20 anymore.
https://meticulousblog.org/top-10-companies-in-hospital-beds-market/
I know I'm not the first dealing with this most basic of care options. I am terribly surprised about how little real info is out there and how manufacturers can't even be reached to discuss their own products. If I didn't already have the bed, I'd wonder if I weren't better off just getting regular beds. Certainly seems a better option and with easier pathways to manufacturer input, consumer comparisons, etc.
That said, would sheet sets for a Twin XL be a better option and topper pad?
Do these sound reasonable on the part of those of you with experience in these matters?