In addition to being able to adjust the head and foot sections, a height-adjustable hospital bed also allows you to adjust the bed's height. This makes it easier for the person to get in and out of bed. If he or she is able to stand, you can adjust the bed to the person's optimal transfer height. For example, if the person finds it easier to get out of bed when it's a little higher than average, you can easily raise the bed and then lower it when the person goes back into bed. And if they are a wheelchair user, putting the bed height at the same level as the wheelchair seat makes transferring much easier.

In addition, your back will thank you if you're using a height-adjustable bed. You can raise the bed to a comfortable height for caregiving activities, such as giving a sponge bath or changing the sheets.

Finally, special hospital beds, called High-Low beds, can be lowered to a few inches from the floor, which may help reduce falls.