1. Types of Mattresses Anti-decubitus mattresses can be broadly classified into two categories static and dynamic. Static mattresses are typically made from high-density foam and provide consistent pressure relief; they usually range in price from $100 to $300. On the other hand, dynamic mattresses use air-filled cells that alternately inflate and deflate to provide a more active form of pressure relief. These mattresses tend to be more expensive, with prices ranging from $300 to over $1,500, depending on their complexity and features.

Like Medicare and Medicaid, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays for a hospital bed at home when a doctor documents its medical necessity. There are some exceptions, though, says Dodd. “I have seen some veterans receive top-of-the-line DME and all that they could ever need, but I have also seen some who have fallen through the cracks who have received little to nothing,” she says.