ICU beds must be filled with appropriate patients—those who genuinely require intensive monitoring and interventions. Inappropriate admissions can lead to inefficient use of resources, affecting the quality of care for all patients in the unit. Therefore, hospitals often adopt stringent admission criteria to ensure that the patients who need it most receive the specialized care they require.

1. Type of Bed The cost of hospital beds varies widely depending on the type. Basic manual hospital beds can start as low as $500, while high-end electric beds with advanced features can range from $2,000 to $10,000 or more. Specialty beds, such as those designed for bariatric patients or those with advanced therapeutic features, tend to be at the higher end of the price spectrum.