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Hospital Bed Setup: What You’ll Need at Home

David L

How to Prepare for a Safe and Smooth Delivery

Getting a hospital bed delivered to your home is a major step in improving comfort, safety, and care for yourself or a loved one.
To ensure a smooth setup process, it’s important to prepare your home ahead of time.
Here’s a checklist of what you’ll need and what to expect when your hospital bed arrives.


1. Clear and Measure the Space

  • Choose the Right Room: Ideally, place the bed in a room with enough space for caregivers to assist from both sides if needed.

  • Measure Carefully:

    • Allow at least 2–3 feet of clearance around the bed for movement and equipment.

    • Standard hospital beds are about 36 inches wide and 80 inches long, but bariatric and specialty beds may be wider or longer.

Tip: If possible, clear the path from your front door to the bed’s final location to make delivery easier.


2. Ensure Flooring Is Safe and Stable

  • Hospital beds work best on hard flooring like wood, tile, or laminate.

  • If placing the bed on carpet, make sure it is level and stable.

  • Remove throw rugs or small mats that could interfere with moving or positioning the bed safely.


3. Locate a Power Source

  • Hospital beds require electricity to operate the motors for raising and lowering the bed, head, and foot sections.

  • Make sure there is a standard electrical outlet nearby.

  • Use a surge protector if possible to protect the bed’s motor system.


4. Have the Right Mattress and Accessories

  • Many hospital beds require a specialized mattress designed for medical use. Standard home mattresses usually do not fit properly.

  • Consider adding accessories like:

    • Side rails for safety

    • Overbed tables for eating and activities

    • Bed wedges or positioning aids for added comfort

If you ordered a mattress separately, have it ready for setup.


5. Understand Your Delivery Type

  • Curbside Delivery (Free Standard Option):

    • The bed will be delivered to your driveway or garage. You will be responsible for bringing it inside and setting it up.

  • Premier In-Home Delivery (White Glove Service):

    • Our delivery team will bring the bed inside, assemble it, and remove all packaging materials.

If you need help with in-home delivery and setup, call us at 888-413-8994 before your bed ships to upgrade your delivery service.


6. Plan for Assembly Time

  • Most hospital beds require some assembly.

  • Basic setup typically involves connecting the bed frame sections, installing the motors, attaching side rails, and placing the mattress.

Note: Setup instructions will be included with your bed, and many beds can be assembled in about 30–60 minutes with basic tools.


Quick Hospital Bed Setup Checklist

Task Status
Clear space for bed ✔️
Measure room dimensions ✔️
Locate nearby power outlet ✔️
Prepare mattress and accessories ✔️
Choose delivery type ✔️
Arrange for help if needed ✔️

 


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Our team is here to help you select the right bed, understand the setup process, and get everything you need for a smooth delivery.

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