When a loved one needs medical care at home, one of the first questions that arises is whether to rent or buy a hospital bed. Both options have their advantages, and the right decision depends on your budget, medical requirement, and duration of use.

Renting a Hospital Bed

Renting is often the most convenient and affordable option for short-term needs.

• Cost: A basic backrest hospital bed can start at around ?2,000 per month, while a motorised backrest model usually starting costs is ?3,000 per month.
• Features: Advanced functions such as leg rest, height adjustment, and Trendelenburg (TR/RTR) will increase the rental price.
• Flexibility: Ideal for temporary needs such as small post-surgery recovery, accident rehabilitation,
• Mattress: Depending on the dealer, a mattress may be included in the rental or sold separately. If purchased, it remains with you after the bed is returned.

? Best for: Patients who need a hospital bed for a few days to a couple of months.

Buying a Hospital Bed

Buying requires a larger upfront investment but provides long-term value and peace of mind.

• Cost: A basic backrest bed starts at ?16,000, and the price increases with added features like motorized controls, side rails, legrest position, height adjustment, RE/RTR or advanced ICU functions.
• Ownership: The bed and mattress remain with you, and can be reused whenever needed.
• Future Preparedness: If the patient may need prolonged care, owning a hospital bed is a more practical solution.
• Budget  - Though the budget is higher than rental, a small EMI in credit card or loan with EMI option can help overcome the budgetary issue

? Best for: Long-term care, chronic illness, elderly patients, or families who want a future-ready solution.

Cost Comparison – Rent vs. Buy

• Buying price of basic bed: ?16,000 (one-time cost)
• Monthly rent starts: ?2,000

For Elderly people and injured people may require a legrest bed as well

Example:
If a patient requires a hospital bed for 6 months of recovery after surgery, the rental cost can reach ?12,000–?15,000, which comes close to the buying price.
If the recovery takes longer than expected, the rental cost may exceed the purchase cost.

Other Factors to Consider

• Hygiene: A purchased bed is brand-new and exclusively used by your family, while a rented bed has been used by multiple patients.
• Convenience: Purchased hospital beds often come with warranty, free servicing, and long-term support, while rental beds may not.
• Storage & Portability: Economy models can double as a regular cot, and advanced hospital beds are foldable and easy to store when not in use.
• Delivery & Installation: Both rental and purchased beds are delivered to your home, but with buying, you avoid repeated pickup/drop-off charges.

Conclusion

• Renting is the right choice for short-term needs and patients with temporary medical conditions.
• Buying is a smart investment for long-term care, ensuring comfort, hygiene, and cost savings over time.
• Buying can also help for future use and most of the Medical beds are foldable won’t require much space.

? If you’re still unsure, consider the expected duration of use, budget, and patient’s health condition before making a decision.or contact our executive to know more +91 7358062727