It is important that the patient’s medical record support the need for the items to be covered by Medicare. For more information regarding Medicare coverage please refer to the Hospital Beds and Accessories Local Coverage Determination on the National Government Services Web site.

Doctors will often prescribe a hospital bed when a patient requires in-home care. These often include conditions that require monitoring and attention, such as cognitive impairments like dementia. An adjustable hospital bed can make it easier to feed, bathe, and entertain patients immobilized by their condition. A hospital bed will often include side rails which can be used as assistive devices for getting into or out of bed.