Floor line beds

Floorline beds are often used for people with confusion, agitation, dementia or a history of rolling or climbing out of bed, where standard beds and rails may not be safe. By lowering close to the floor, they can help reduce the height of any falls. They are also considered when someone cannot safely use bed rails or keeps trying to climb over them. The decision to use a floorline bed should always be made by the care team, based on individual risk assessments and care goals.

Not always. Some people may still require rails in addition to a floorline bed, while others may use no rails and rely on the low height, crash mats and close monitoring. For some, rails may increase climbing or entrapment risk, so they are not suitable. The combination of height, rails, mats and monitoring should always be decided by the medical and allied health team as part of a documented falls management plan.

Yes. Floorline beds usually raise to a safe working height for carers and then lower close to the floor when care is finished. This allows personal care, transfers and repositioning to be done at a safer height for staff or family, while still offering a very low sleep height for the person in bed. Your occupational therapist or physiotherapist can advise on the best working height and how to integrate hoists, slide sheets or other equipment.

Floorline beds can be suitable for home use as long as there is enough room, appropriate flooring and a clear care plan in place. Doorway widths, space for carers, hoist access and the ability to safely place crash mats all need to be considered. Our team and your therapist can help determine whether a floorline bed is appropriate for your home environment and suggest layouts that support safe care.

Floorline beds are usually paired with compatible pressure care or therapeutic mattresses that match the bed size and movement. Many care plans also include side rails (where appropriate), crash mats, bed sticks, monitoring and specific positioning supports. It is important that all accessories are compatible and set up according to manufacturer instructions and clinical guidance. You can review mattress and accessory options in our product catalogues , or speak with our team for support.

In many cases, floorline beds and compatible mattresses are funded as assistive technology under the NDIS when they are recommended by an allied health professional and clearly linked to goals such as reduced falls risk, safer night-time care and staying at home for longer. These items often fall into higher assistive technology categories and may require detailed assessments and reports. For more information on assistive technology, you can visit the NDIS page on assistive technology explained . We can provide quotes, product specifications and invoices for participants, support coordinators and plan managers.

Depending on stock and clinical advice, some floorline bed models may be available for short-term hire through our dedicated hire service. This can be helpful after a fall, during rehab or while funding is being arranged. Current hire options and availability are listed at https://hire.shhc.com.au/ . If you are unsure whether a floorline bed is right for your situation, or you need help planning room layout and delivery, please contact our team with details from your therapist or care team.