In situations where you or a loved one are bed-bound, a mattress is more than just an investment in sleep quality — it’s an investment in quality of life. This means that choosing the right mattress is an incredibly important decision, and we’re here to help you make it. As experts in mattress manufacturing, we hope to help you face some of the unique challenges faced by bed-bound patients and their caregivers.
Although there is no one-size-fits-all best mattress for all bed-bound patients, essential features often include targeted pressure relief, proper spinal support, and cooling technology — features offered by our Quantum™ Coil and Hybrid Plus collections. Keep in mind that, while mattresses are incredibly important for patients spending most or all of their time in bed, an adjustable base can be just as essential for comfort and mobility.
If the thought of purchasing a new bed feels daunting at the moment, we have the solution. Check out our mattress financing and showroom-specific sales to help you buy your dream mattress for less. Or keep reading to learn more about choosing the best mattresses for bed-bound patients!
Did you know? In Texas, licensed healthcare providers can prescribe a mattress as a medical necessity, making it sales tax-exempt. If you have need of a mattress for a condition, recovery from a surgery, or medical treatment, ask your doctor how a new mattress can support your recovery.
What does it mean if someone is bed-bound?
Being “bed-bound” means you are unable to move independently due to limited mobility, illness, injury, pain, or other debilitating conditions. While this can be temporary, such as after surgery or childbirth, some circumstances may require extended to indefinite periods of bed rest.
This prolonged immobility creates unique health challenges. Most notably, bed-bound individuals are more susceptible to bed sores, which are injuries that occur from continued pressure on the skin. Areas like the hips, heels, ankles, tailbone, and even the back of the head or neck can become irritated after constant contact with a mattress, especially if the person cannot change positions frequently.
Here at Texas Mattress Makers, we are constantly talking about the importance of having a high-quality mattress to get the deep sleep your body needs each night. For bed-bound patients, this is more true than ever. A top-quality mattress is essential, whether you’re looking at a short recovery period or an indefinite amount of time, providing both vital comfort and protection against complications like bed sores.
What type of mattress is best for bedridden patients?
Contrary to what a Google search might tell you, there is not one best mattress for pain relief. A mattress for a bed-bound patient should be chosen with these considerations in mind:
- Pressure relief
- Proper spinal support
- Optimal comfort in any position
- Temperature regulation
- Ease of movement getting in and out of bed
Keep in mind that, because we all have different needs, what works for one person may not work well for another. At Texas Mattress Makers, we’ve developed specific solutions that cater to these unique needs. While there are many types of pressure-relieving mattresses out there, we believe that our Quantum™ Coil and Hybrid Plus Collections can give bed-bound sleepers everything they need and more.
Quantum™ Coil: Enhanced support and durability
For bed-bound patients, proper support is non-negotiable. Featuring our advanced Quantum™ Coil technology, the Quantum™ Collection combines superior support and motion isolation with optimal airflow and luxurious comfort for the ultimate sleep experience. This coil is the most supportive in the mattress industry and has exceeded industry standards in vigorous mattress product testing sessions.
So, why is a mattress made with the Quantum™ Coil component a great option for bed-bound sleepers?
- It offers targeted support to individual areas of the body. Wherever your body comes into contact with the mattress, this coil will provide responsive support and pressure relief.
- It helps maintain proper spinal support in any position. Each mattress in this collection features premium coils and exceptional comfort materials that properly support your spine, making them our most recommended bed for back pain.
- It features sturdy edge support, which allows sleepers to get in and out of bed easily. These mattresses do not sink anywhere, no matter how long you sleep on them. They are built for lasting durability.
- It offers enhanced pain relief. The Quantum™ Natural Mattress features an all-natural, anti-inflammatory latex comfort component that reduces pressure on the body for extended relief.
- It promotes healthy airflow for cooler sleep. The individually packed coils combined with an ultra-breathable, luxurious quilt provide a cooler sleeping surface — essential for those who need to stay in bed for long periods.
To learn more about how amazing our Quantum™ Coil component is, hear from our founder and top mattress expert, Youval Meicler.
Hybrid Plus: Unmatched comfort for all sleepers
The comfort layers of a mattress play a vital role in promoting healthy circulation and reducing the risk of bedsores. If you’re seeking enhanced body contouring, our Hybrid Plus Collection delivers this through individually wrapped coils and supreme comfort components, providing excellent spinal support and pressure point relief. The comfort materials in these mattresses were proven to be superior to other lines and will increase the durability, longevity, and comfort of your mattress.
Here is what the Hybrid Plus Collection can provide bed-bound patients:
- It features performance comfort foams. Our high-resilience and high-density performance foams provide gentle contouring support without excessive sinking and can adjust to any position.
- It offers cooling technology that helps to regulate body temperature. Our Ice Blue mattress topper, ultra-breathable quilt, and individually wrapped coils create cooler, cleaner sleep each night.
- It gives relaxing pressure relief for the back, shoulders, and hips. The Hybrid Plus Natural Mattress features our all-natural Talalay latex components — copper and gel-infused latex — that soothe the joints to ease any pain.
Whether you’re searching for the best bed for surgery recovery or the best mattress for hip pain, all of our mattresses feature top-of-the-line luxury components built to give you the proper support and comfort you need to get the rest you deserve.
What is the best mattress accessory for bedridden patients?
An adjustable mattress base! Whether you’ve just undergone a major surgery or are battling an illness, these conditions may require you to sleep in certain positions that aren’t comfortable long-term. Because poor quality sleep could delay the recovery process, if you or a loved one is bedridden, investing in an adjustable mattress base can make a huge difference.
How? Two words: position flexibility. With an adjustable base, you can easily prop up areas that need elevation or rise and lower the bed to get in and out easily.
The best part is that adjustable bases can improve your sleep quality even after your recovery, by allowing you to sleep or lounge in the most comfortable position for you. You can personalize your position for optimal comfort while you rest, whether you’re temporarily bedridden or simply looking for a more customizable sleep experience.
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What is the best sleeping position for bedridden patients?
The ideal sleeping position for a bedridden patient depends on their specific medical condition and needs. While a medical professional is the only one who can provide guidance on what sleeping position might alleviate your pain, some common examples of conditions and their optimal sleeping positions include:
- When fighting a respiratory condition, doctors often recommend a semi-upright position to help ease breathing and reduce chest congestion.
- Patients recovering from back surgery may need to lie flat with slight elevation at the knees to maintain proper spinal alignment.
- For those at risk of bed sores, changing positions every 2-4 hours can help minimize pressure buildup on sensitive areas of the body and maintain healthy blood circulation.
Here’s an insider tip: an adjustable base makes achieving and maintaining these therapeutic positions much easier, allowing both caregivers and patients to make necessary adjustments with minimal strain.
The Sleep Solution You’ve Been Looking For
At Texas Mattress Makers, we understand the unique challenges faced by bedridden patients and those taking care of them. To help see you through this journey, we offer a range of high-quality mattresses designed to provide the comfort and support bed-bound patients need, all at competitive prices.
By combining one of our premium mattresses with supportive accessories like an adjustable base, you can create an optimal healing environment that enhances recovery and promotes better health.
Whether you visit one of our mattress stores in Houston or shop online, our experts are here to help you find the perfect sleep solution for your specific needs. Let us guide you through this important decision with the care and attention you deserve.
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