Description
The Drive Gravity 9 Foam Mattress is Drive's premium long-term-care foam surface: a full top layer of open-cell visco-elastic memory foam over articulation-cut base layers, with a sloped, channel-cut heel section — in three 36 inch lengths, with a raised-rail option at 80 inches.
- Visco-elastic memory foam top – a full top layer immerses the patient for pressure redistribution
- Sloped heel section – channel-cut foam center offloads vulnerable heels
- High-density foam perimeter – solid edge support for safer transfers
- Articulation cuts – the base flexes with adjustable bed decks without fighting the frame
- Raised-rail option – elevated perimeter at the 80 in length for fall-risk patients
- 15 year foam warranty – the longest foam coverage in the Gravity line; 450 lb capacity
Premium Foam, Built for Long-Term Care
The Gravity 9 stacks multiple layers of latex-free foam under a full-width layer of true memory foam, so the surface immerses rather than pushes back. The bottom layer is scored with full-length horizontal articulation cuts, letting the mattress bend with head and knee elevation instead of bridging. A high-density perimeter firms the edges for sitting and transfers, and the heel section slopes away with a channel-cut center — heels are where foam mattresses earn their keep. The removable multi-stretch cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable, and the mattress meets CFR 1632 and 1633 flammability standards. Choose standard or raised-rail perimeter at 80 inches; 76 and 84 inch lengths come in standard perimeter.
Features and Benefits
Pressure Redistribution
- Open-cell visco-elastic memory foam top layer – full-width immersion and envelopment
- Multiple foam layers – latex-free construction grades support under the patient
- Sloped heel section – with channel-cut foam center to offload heel pressure
Support and Transfers
- High-density foam perimeter – a firm edge for sitting, standing, and transfers
- Full-length articulation cuts – the scored base flexes with adjustable decks
- Raised-rail option (80 in) – an elevated perimeter that helps keep the patient positioned
Cover and Safety
- Multi-stretch cover – removable; fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- Flammability – meets CFR 1632 and CFR 1633
- Latex-free – foam and cover contain no natural rubber latex
Product Specifications
Sizes and Capacities (all 36 in wide, 6 in high, capacity 450 lb / 204.1 kg)
- 36 x 76 in, Standard Perimeter — SKU 15996
- 36 x 80 in, Standard Perimeter — SKU 15970
- 36 x 80 in, Raised Rails — SKU 15977
- 36 x 84 in, Standard Perimeter — SKU 15984
- Type: Foam mattress (not an overlay, no pump)
Construction
- Top Layer: Open-cell visco-elastic memory foam, full width
- Base: Full-length horizontally scored articulation cuts
- Heel Section: Sloped, channel-cut foam center
- Perimeter: High-density foam; raised-rail version available at 80 in
Cover and Warranty
- Cover: Removable polyurethane stretch — fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- Flammability: CFR 1632 and CFR 1633
- Warranty: 15 Years Limited (foam) | 3 Year (cover)
Pair this mattress with one of our hospital beds in the matching deck length.
Why Choose the Drive Gravity 9 Foam Mattress
Choose the Gravity 9 for the top of Drive's foam line: a true memory-foam top layer, a heel section engineered instead of flat, and a 15 year foam warranty roughly double the coverage of the models below it.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between standard and raised rails?
Standard models have a firm foam perimeter flush with the sleep surface. The raised-rail model (36 x 80 in) adds an elevated perimeter that rises above the surface, helping keep the patient positioned and adding a boundary at the edge.
Does the Gravity 9 need a pump or power?
No. It is a foam mattress — pressure redistribution comes from the layered foam and memory-foam top, with nothing to plug in, inflate, or maintain.
Will it bend with an adjustable bed?
Yes. The base layer is scored with full-length horizontal articulation cuts made to flex as the head and knee sections of the deck rise.
How does the heel section help?
The heel end slopes down and its foam center is channel-cut, so the heels sit in a softer, lower-pressure zone — heels have very little tissue and ulcerate early on flat foam.
How do I clean the cover?
The multi-stretch cover removes for cleaning and wipes down in place; it is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable.
Which length should I order?
Match the deck: 76 in for compact frames, 80 in standard, 84 in for taller patients. All are 36 in wide and support 450 lb.
What warranty does it carry?
Drive covers the foam for 15 years and the cover for 3 years under its limited warranty — the longest foam coverage in the Gravity line.
