While hospital beds are designed to facilitate the easy transfer and caretaking of patients, hospitals aren’t the only place you can find them. They’re also available for in-home use but if you’re thinking of getting one for yourself or a senior family member, be prepared to jump through a few hoops—especially if you want insurance to pay for it.
Before you sign on the dotted line, take a moment to explore the options. You may be surprised to find that a premium adjustable bed like the Dawn House Bed offers similar benefits in terms of safety and customization with a much warmer, more stylish aesthetic than a hospital bed.
Who Can Benefit From a Hospital Bed?
Getting a good night’s rest is essential but if you suffer from a chronic health condition or have limited mobility due to age or arthritis, a regular bed simply might not be the right fit in terms of safety, comfort, and accessibility. Hospital beds are ideal for patients receiving in-home care because they’re movable, adjustable, and designed for safety.
Some common reasons people switch to hospital beds include:
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Mobility limitations make it hard to get into or out of a regular bed
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Recovery following an injury or surgical procedure
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Poor circulation or other conditions require you to sleep with your head elevated
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Back pain, arthritis, or other conditions make it difficult to sleep flat
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Improved weight distribution to help prevent pressure sores
There are certain situations where a hospital bed makes sense but it’s not always the only option. Plus, hospital beds have their limitations. They’re generally designed for a single sleeper and they have a cold, sterile look to them. For some people, giving up their regular bed for a hospital bed can be upsetting—it makes it hard to maintain a sense of normalcy at home.
If you’re having some of these concerns yourself, you’ll be glad to know there’s another option. Introducing the Dawn House Bed hospital bed alternative!
7 Reasons to Try a Dawn House Bed Instead
The Dawn House Bed is an adjustable bed specifically designed for improved comfort and safety. By enabling you to customize your sleep experience, you may enjoy a wide array of benefits ranging from improved circulation to reduced pain and stiffness.
Let’s dive into the specifics of what makes the Dawn House Bed a great alternative for someone considering a hospital bed.
1. You don’t need a prescription
Because hospital beds are considered durable medical equipment (DME), they generally require a prescription to purchase. Before you can get a hospital bed, you’ll need your doctor to draft documentation that explains your medical condition and the reasons you need a hospital bed. Once that documentation is submitted to your insurance (or Medicare), they’ll decide whether to cover the cost or not.
You can certainly purchase a hospital bed out of pocket, but it’s not going to be cheap and you’ll be limiting yourself when other options are available. The Dawn House Bed offers many of the same benefits as a hospital bed but it doesn’t require a prescription and it also functions as a regular bed. That means you can keep using it even if your medical needs resolve (instead of selling or storing the hospital bed).
2. Adjustable bed height and incline
Comfort and accessibility are two of the standout features the Dawn House Bed has in common with hospital beds. Not only can you raise or lower the head and foot of the bed, but the height of the bed itself is also adjustable. Seniors and people with limited mobility find lowering the foot of the bed is a simple solution to improve accessibility (and reduce the risk of falls).
What really makes the Dawn House Bed an attractive alternative, however, is just how easy it is to customize. There are three convenient ways to control the adjustments:
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Remote control - Included wireless remote featuring an ergonomic design with high-contrast, soft-touch buttons that are easy to use in the dark.
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Mobile app - Access the bed’s controls and vital health monitoring features with the dedicated Dawn House app on your smartphone.
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Voice control - Control the bed using simple voice commands for a hands-free solution (the voice command console also doubles as a wireless charging station).
3. It fits right in with your bedroom setup
You shouldn’t have to choose between safety and style. While a traditional hospital bed looks like it belongs in a medical clinic, the Dawn House Bed looks right at home in your bedroom. It features a sleek, modern design and comes in two classic colors: Slate and Ivory.
To complete the picture with your new sleep setup, pair your Dawn House Bed with a matching headboard. Choose from five different bed sizes as well (twin long to split king). If you currently share your bed with a partner (or want to have room for grandkids or pets), you’ll have a lot more space on a Dawn House Bed than you would a hospital bed.
4. The customization options are endless
Hospital beds are designed according to a “one size fits all” philosophy. They offer a certain degree of adjustability but it’s hard to make a hospital bed look and feel like it’s truly your own. With a Dawn House Bed, you can customize the look of your bed AND how it feels when you’re sleeping in it.
If you’re worried that a new bed will feel too different, you might even be able to keep your current mattress (as long as it’s adjustable bed compatible). But if you’re ready to upgrade, there are two Dawn House models to choose from—one that has that traditional mattress feel and one hybrid that adds a little extra support and pressure relief.
5. Plenty of integrated safety features
Regular beds lie flat, making them hard to access if the frame is too high. Struggling to get into and out of bed puts you at risk for injury but, like hospital beds, the Dawn House Bed has a variety of integrated safety features. Not only can you adjust the bed height to improve access, but you can add safety rails for enhanced stability.
One feature that’s unique to the Dawn House Bed is the underbed lighting system. It ensures that you won’t end up fumbling around in the dark, putting yourself at risk for a fall.
6. Automatically stops snoring
Snoring is a common problem that tends to increase with age. Whether you share your bed with a partner who snores or you struggle with something like sleep apnea yourself, the Auto-Anti Snore feature could be a game changer. It automatically raises the head of the bed when it detects snoring to open the airways and facilitate easy breathing.
7. Passively monitor your sleep cycles
Many people struggle to get the quality sleep they need but it can be challenging to identify the culprit. While hospital beds may help alleviate pain and address some of the underlying issues that contribute to poor sleep, the Dawn House Bed goes one step further. Paired with the Dawn House mobile app, it passively monitors your sleep cycles and provides vital health indicators to help you better understand how you sleep and what improvements you might be able to make.
Upgrade to the Dawn House Bed
Whether you’re looking for a safe and therapeutic sleeping solution for yourself or someone you’re caring for, don’t assume a hospital bed is the only option. With the Dawn House Bed, you can enjoy many of the same features with the added benefit of a stylish, modern aesthetic.
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Seniors love the adjustable height and optional support rail that makes it easy to get in and out of bed.
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Included underbed lighting improves nighttime visibility to help prevent falls.
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Users and caregivers alike enjoy customization options that enable you to personalize the sleep experience.
If the Dawn House Bed sounds like a good fit for you or someone you care for, take a few minutes to explore the features for yourself.
