Off Topic... Looking for hospital bed...

[gdv]

Sorry for off topic, but need some help here...

Unfortunately, my mom has taken a turn for the not so good...  She is ok, but needs lots of assistance now... 

Anyway, I am getting her moved into an assisted living location in Plum (I live in Penn Hills & work in Monroeville)

Do any of you have leads/info on electric hospital beds?  What should I look for, brands, features, new vs. used, etc.

I see prices from $50 to $1000 for used on craigslist...


TIA!!!!
George

[mark]

Hello gdv. You don't have to buy one,they do rent them by the month.

Does your mom have health care coverage? Medicare coverage? There may be a copay with either one but at least you do not have to pay full up for one. Have your mom contact her doctor and he may be able to write a prescription for one that can be used with any/most insurance coverages.
Good luck!

[gdv]

Mark,
thanks for the reply...

Guess I should have stated more info...  My mom's condition is poor, BUT based on her diagnosis, she does NOT qualify for an electric hospital bed!!!  Medicare will provide a "crank" bed...  She can qualify for a "crank" hospital bed, but that is basically useless, unless I pay some monkeys to live in her room do the "crankin" when needed!   

I will check into the renting, but feel I will need to buy her one...
George