Description
The RetractaBed is a full electric hospital bed that shortens its own frame as the back section rises, keeping the resident close to the bedside table and the call light. Its Clinical Contour deck shaping supports the body through the sit-up motion and helps reduce the skin shear that builds up with repeated repositioning.
- Retracting Frame – the frame extends to 85 inches for care and retracts to 71 inches, keeping the resident within reach of the nightstand
- Clinical Contour – the deck shaping follows the body through back elevation and helps reduce skin shear during repositioning
- ComfortWide Expansion – the surface widens from 35 to 39 or 42 inches for larger residents or whenever a turn team needs room
- Evac Position – one position narrows the bed so it passes through doorways under 36 inches during an evacuation
- Low Working Height – the deck adjusts from 9 to 25 inches, supporting safer transfers at the low end and easier care at the high end
Built for long-term care and home care rooms where residents sit up many times a day, this bed pairs a retracting frame with a contoured deck so the resident stays positioned instead of sliding toward the foot end. The deck travels from 9 inches at its lowest to 25 inches for care, and the sleep surface measures 80 inches long in 35, 39 and 42 inch widths. A 500 lb safe working load covers the resident, the mattress and the accessories together. Three frame configurations cover the standard frame, a swing-away frame option and swivel casters with the swing-away frame, so a facility can match the bed to the room. Optional accessories include a trapeze, two or four rails, battery backup, staff controls and 4 or 8 inch bed extenders.
Features and Benefits
Positioning and Comfort
- Clinical Contour deck shaping supports the seated position
- Retracting frame keeps the resident near the head of the bed
- Width expansion to 39 or 42 inches when the resident needs room
- Evac Position narrows the bed for doors under 36 inches
Frame and Mobility
- Deck height adjusts from 9 to 25 inches
- Extended length 85 inches, retracted length 71 inches
- Swing-away frame option available
- Swivel caster configuration available
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Capacity
- Deck Height, 9 to 25 in
- Sleep Surface, 35, 39 or 42 in wide by 80 in long
- Extended Length, 85 in
- Retracted Length, 71 in
- Safe Working Load, 500 lb
Configuration
- Frame Options, Standard frame, swing-away frame, swivel casters with swing-away frame
- Power, Full electric
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Why Choose the RetractaBed
Most hospital beds trade reach for length, so a resident who sits up ends the motion far from the bedside table and the call light. This frame answers that trade by shortening itself as it works, and the contoured deck supports the same goal from the surface side. For rooms that reposition residents all day, that combination protects skin and saves staff steps on every cycle.
- Residents Stay in Reach – the retracting frame keeps the bedside table, water and call light where the resident can use them
- Less Shear to Manage – the contoured deck reduces the sliding that rubs skin during back elevation
- One Bed, Wider When Needed – the expansion to 42 inches covers larger residents without a second bed purchase
- Evacuation Ready – the narrowed Evac Position moves through doorways under 36 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight capacity?
The safe working load is 500 lb. That figure covers the resident, the mattress and any accessories mounted on the bed.
How low and how high does the deck go?
The deck adjusts from 9 inches at the lowest setting to 25 inches at the highest. The low end supports safer transfers, and the high end brings the resident to a comfortable working height.
What sleep surface sizes are available?
The sleep surface is 80 inches long and comes in 35, 39 and 42 inch widths. The wider settings come from the width expansion built into the frame.
What is the difference between the frame configurations?
The three configurations differ in the frame hardware fitted at the factory. The standard frame is the base build, the swing-away option adds the swing-away frame hardware, and the third version pairs that hardware with four swivel casters.
Which accessories can be added?
Factory options include a trapeze, two or four safety rails, battery backup and staff controls. A night light, SureLock, floor bumper guards and 4 or 8 inch bed extenders are also available.
Does the bed fit through narrow doors?
Yes, the Evac Position narrows the bed for doorways under 36 inches. The frame also retracts to 71 inches long, which helps in tight rooms and elevators.
