Bariatric Hospital Beds for Home & Facility Use

Bariatric Hospital Beds for Home: Heavy-Duty Frames Built for Safety and Dignity

A bariatric hospital bed is engineered for patients who need a wider, stronger frame than a standard hospital bed can provide. Our bariatric beds feature reinforced steel construction, toolless expandable deck widths from 36" up to 60", and safe working loads up to 1,000 lbs — ensuring both patient safety and caregiver confidence during repositioning, transfers, and daily care.

Every bariatric bed in our collection includes full-electric hi-low height adjustment, head and foot articulation, and Trendelenburg/reverse Trendelenburg positioning as standard. Optional features include battery backup, therapeutic foam mattresses, under-bed lighting, and fall mats. For patients who need the clinical features of bariatric beds combined with ICU-level monitoring, see our acute care beds. If the primary need is long-term comfort in a nursing home or assisted living setting, our long-term care beds offer expandable width options in a more cost-effective package. For the full range of home models, browse our hospital beds for home.

Not sure how to size capacity and width? Read our 2026 bariatric hospital bed buyer's guide — it compares every model by weight capacity, width, and price — or call (888) 912-2746 to talk to a specialist.

How to Choose: Capacity, Width, and Price

Size the capacity comfortably above the patient's weight — the rating must also cover the mattress, bedding, and repositioning force. Here is where our bariatric models fall:

  • $2,034–$3,000 — Expandable 500–750 lb frames: best value bariatric beds (e.g. Protekt Protopia Bari, 750 lb; Emerald Infinity, 650 lb).
  • $3,000–$5,300 — Full-featured 500–1,000 lb beds: wider decks and higher capacity (e.g. Advantage ReadyWide, Emerald Infinity Max at 1,000 lb, Gendron Maxi Rest).
  • $5,300–$8,300 — Premium wide & facility-grade: up to 60" wide and furniture-quality builds (e.g. NOA Expandable Bariatric, 1,000 lb; Transfer Master Night Rider HD, 60" wide).

SlumberSource delivers and installs every bariatric bed with optional white-glove service by our own certified technicians. Call 888-912-2746 to discuss sizing, weight capacity, and room clearance requirements with a specialist.

Bariatric Hospital Beds: Frequently Asked Questions

What weight capacity bariatric bed do I need?

Choose a bed rated comfortably above the patient's weight, not right at it — the rating must also cover the mattress, bedding, and repositioning force. As a guide: up to 500 lb patients, choose a 600 lb bed; 500–650 lb, choose 750 lb; over 650 lb, choose a 1,000 lb bed such as the Emerald Infinity Max or NOA Expandable Bariatric.

How wide do bariatric hospital beds get?

Our bariatric beds run from 36 inches wide up to 60 inches. Many are toolless-expandable so you can widen the same frame later — the Advantage ReadyWide and Encore ReadyWide expand to 42 inches, the Emerald Infinity Max and Gendron Maxi Rest to 54 inches, and the Transfer Master Night Rider HD reaches 60 inches. Measure the narrowest doorway on the delivery path before ordering.

Does Medicare cover a bariatric hospital bed?

Medicare Part B can cover a heavy-duty bed as durable medical equipment when a doctor documents need. HCPCS code E0303 covers a heavy-duty, extra-wide bed for patients over 350 up to 600 pounds, and E0304 covers an extra-heavy-duty bed for patients over 600 pounds. Coverage requires a physician's order and an enrolled supplier; many families buy directly for faster delivery and wider model choice. No prescription is required to purchase from SlumberSource.

How much does a bariatric hospital bed cost?

At SlumberSource, bariatric hospital beds start around $2,034 for an expandable 750 lb frame and run to about $8,300 for a 60-inch-wide furniture-quality model. Higher capacity, greater width, and advanced features raise the price. Every bed offers optional white-glove delivery and professional installation.

What mattress works with a bariatric bed?

Use a bariatric-rated mattress whose weight capacity and width match the frame — a standard 350 lb foam mattress is not safe for heavy patients. Look for pressure-redistribution foam rated 500–1,000 lb, or a powered alternating-pressure surface for patients at high risk of pressure injuries. The mattress width should match the frame so there are no gaps at the side rails.