Home Recovery Made Easy: Renting Hospital Beds, Lift Chairs & Essential Medical Equipment
For this period of convalescence, the patient requires more than just rest at home. They need varying medical equipment depending on safety, comfort, or efficient healing. If the user would have purchased any such equipment, it would have been quite an expense and pointless for short-term use. Medical equipment rental presents a flexible and economical alternative. This article describes the advantages of hiring some home care items like hospital beds, lift chairs, and other medical equipment, along with tips for finding suitable providers in Canada.
Medical Equipment Rental – Why?
With Medical Equipment Rental, you can recover a short time after surgery or hospitalization, provide palliative care or end-of-life support at home, be temporarily needed by a guest or family member with mobility problems, or hire for trial purposes before buying for long-term use.
In a nutshell, it saves your pocket-cash from an upfront pot of huge purchase and provides you with high-quality, hospital-graded equipment maintained professionally.
Hospital Beds for Home Use
Hospital beds are adjustable for height, and it can bend at the head or at the foot of the bed for increased comfort or ease in caregiving. Full electric beds can be operated by remote and thus are best suited for patients with very limited mobility or major recovery cases.
Rental Cost: $150–$400/month
Add-ons: Pressure relief mattresses, bed rails, and overbed tables
Tip: Consider models that offer delivery, setup, and maintenance included in the rental fee.
Lift Chairs: Comfort with Mobility Support
Lift chairs, just like normal recliners, have a motorized lifting mechanism that assists with the transition from sitting to standing with minimum effort. Such chairs go well for those with arthritis, back problems, or those with weak legs.
Rental Cost: $100 to $250 per month
Options: Two-position, three-position, and infinite-position chairs
Tip: Opt for something with wipeable fabric or leather so that they will be easy to clean; in particular if they are to be used during recovery from surgery.
Others Normally Rented Equipment
In addition to beds and chairs, many recovery patients temporarily rent:
- Wheelchairs & Walkers: For safe mobility inside and outside the home
- Commodes & Shower Chairs: For greater bathroom safety and independence
- Patient Lifts: For transferring persons with serious limitations in mobility
- Oxygen Concentrators & Respiratory Equipment: For patients with respiratory problems
- Rental costs differ: Most items would be $25-$150 per month depending on complexity.
How To Rent Medical Equipment in Canada
Many reputable providers throughout Canada provide for home medical equipment rentals. They include national chains like Hospital bed Rental INC, ProMed Equipment Oakville, and MedEquip Solutions, and others might be local pharmacies or independent shops.
When choosing a provider:
- Confirm they are licensed and accredited
- Verify standards of equipment maintenance and sanitation
- Ask about delivery, installation, and support
- Verify whether insurance or provincial programs (ADP in Ontario, PharmaCare in BC, etc.) cover a portion of the rental.
Final thoughts
Renting hospital beds, lift chairs, and other medical equipment makes home recovery safer and more comfortable and less costly in the long run. Whether assisting a loved one through recovery or going through your healing process, the appropriate equipment can mean the world.
In need of assistance deciding the proper rental choice? Do look for a home healthcare provider in your area to discuss your requirements.