What Makes a Good Care Home Bed?
A good care home bed balances three things: hygiene, comfort and ease of care. The mattress needs a cover that protects the fillings from spills and accidents and can be wiped clean between uses. The base needs to make cleaning underneath straightforward. And the whole bed needs to be comfortable enough for residents who may spend long periods in it, while standing up to daily cleaning routines.
That is why care home beds are usually specified differently from domestic or hotel beds. Raised divan sets on legs leave space to clean beneath the bed, and waterproof or water-resistant mattresses protect against incontinence and spills. Specifying one bed type across a home also keeps replacements simple, so a failed mattress or base can be swapped like for like.
Waterproof or Water-Resistant Beds?
A PVC waterproof mattress is fully sealed and the most practical choice where accidents are frequent. A water-resistant breathable mattress still wipes clean but feels closer to a standard mattress, which many residents find more comfortable. Our care home divan sets come in both, so you can match the bed to each resident's needs.
Which Care Home Beds Suit Residential and Nursing Care?
For nursing care and rooms where continence care is needed, the Care Home PVC Waterproof Contract Divan Set on Legs pairs a sealed PVC mattress with a raised divan base. For residential rooms where comfort comes first, the Care Home Water Resistant Breathable Contract Divan Set offers moisture protection with a softer feel. The full range of care home divan sets also includes pocket sprung and orthopaedic options, and replacement mattresses sit in our care home mattresses collection.
Bedroom Furniture for Resident Rooms
Once the bed is chosen, the rest of the room follows. The Karwell 3 Drawer Bedside Table keeps essentials within reach of the bed, and the Astor 2 Door Double Wardrobe gives residents their own double wardrobe in a coordinated finish. The Foster Over Bed Table with Wheels gives residents a movable surface for meals and activities without leaving bed. Lounge and dining pieces are in our wider care home furniture range.
Why Choose Trade Beds Direct for Care Home Beds?
Trade Beds Direct supplies some of the largest hotel groups and student accommodation providers in the UK, alongside care homes, landlords and developers. We import directly from trusted factories and work with a UK-based mattress factory, so there are no middlemen between you and the product and the savings go into your trade pricing.
There is no fixed minimum order: a care home replacing a few beds is served as readily as a multi-site operator. Written quotes usually come back within one working day with stock confirmed, and account arrangements are available for ongoing projects. Registered customers can manage orders and trade pricing through the members area.
Quality and Compliance
All furniture supplied by Trade Beds Direct meets the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, and our contract mattresses are NBF (National Bed Federation) certified. That gives care managers and procurement teams a clear, named standard for every resident room. Our full terms are on the policies page.
How Do Bulk Discounts Work?
Everything is sold at wholesale trade prices, and discounts increase with order volume. Frequent or bulk buyers can get up to 40% off online prices, so furnishing a new wing or refitting a whole home at once brings the cost per room down considerably.
For an exact figure, send your room count, preferred products and delivery dates to the trade team through our contact page. Quotes are free, itemised and carry no obligation.
Fast Delivery on Stocked Items
When a bed fails in an occupied room, it needs replacing quickly. Next-day delivery is available on stocked items, delivery is fast and free, and a two-man service can place items in the room of your choice. For larger orders the trade team can schedule phased deliveries room by room or site by site, and we deliver across the UK, including Jersey and Guernsey.
Frequently asked questions
What type of bed is best for a care home?
Most care homes use raised divan sets on legs with a waterproof or water-resistant mattress. The raised base makes cleaning underneath easier, and the mattress cover protects against spills and accidents. The right cover depends on each resident's continence and comfort needs.
Are your care home beds waterproof?
Our care home divan sets come with either a PVC waterproof mattress or a water-resistant mattress. PVC is fully sealed, while water-resistant covers are wipe-clean and more breathable. The trade team can advise which suits each room.
Do your care home beds meet UK fire safety regulations?
All furniture supplied by Trade Beds Direct meets the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, and our contract mattresses are NBF certified. That gives you a documented specification for every resident bed. Details for any model can be confirmed before you order.
Can I furnish a whole care home in one order?
Multi-room and whole-home orders are what the trade service is built for. Bulk discounts increase with volume, and deliveries can be phased room by room. One combined quote can cover beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture.
How quickly can care home beds be delivered?
Stocked items can be delivered next day, which helps when a bed needs replacing in an occupied room. Delivery is free, and a two-man service can place each bed in the room of your choice. Larger orders can be scheduled in phases.
How much do care home beds cost?
Prices depend on the bed type, mattress and number of rooms you are furnishing. Everything is sold at wholesale trade prices, and frequent or bulk buyers can get up to 40% off online prices. Request a free, no-obligation quote from the trade team.