Why the Sleep Height of a Seniors Bed is Important
The sleeping height itself is less important than the ease with which you can get in and out of the bed. With senior beds, it is essential that you can get out comfortably, which depends heavily on the height at which your mattress is located.
The Proper Height for a Seniors Bed
There is no set comfort sleeping height, as it depends on the length of your lower legs. Taller people need a higher bed than shorter people. Therefore, it is advisable to calculate the height of your bed to determine the ideal comfort sleeping height or entry and exit height for you.
How To Calculate Comfort Sleep Height?
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Standing Barefoot on a Chair: Measure the distance from the ground to the top of your knee. This is height X.
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Compensate for Mattress Collapse: An average mattress sinks about 5 cm when sitting. Add this 5 cm to height X.
Ideal Comfort Sleep Height = X cm + 5 cm
Example:
- Measured height (X): 55 cm
- Mattress slump: 5 cm
- Ideal sleeping height: 60 cm
Margins and Adjustments
Although the calculated sleep height is ideal, you can use a margin of ±4 cm to get in and out comfortably. In the above example, this means a sleep height between 56 cm and 64 cm.
Metal Beds Converted to Senior Beds
For beds with delivery dates of less than 7 weeks that are not height adjustable, get creative with mattresses and bases. Keep in mind a standard bed frame is 25 cm above the ground.
Sleep height calculation:
Bed height (25 cm) + Bottom height + Mattress height = Total sleeping height
Example:
- Bed frame: 25 cm
- Slatted base FB 150: 11 cm
- Mattress Ambiance HR: 21 cm
- Overall sleeping height: 57 cm
Options for Customization
If the calculated sleeping height is too low, you can:
- Choosing a Thicker Mattress: For example, a 25 cm thick mattress, which increases the sleeping height to 60 cm.
- Using a Boxspring Base: Replace the 11 cm slatted base with a 20 cm box spring base, making the sleeping height 66 cm.
Individually Adjustable Beds
For beds with a delivery period of more than 7 weeks, we offer the option of raising the bed frame 5 cm higher. This results in a bed frame 30 cm above the ground.
Calculation with Option Comfort Height:
- Bed frame: 30 cm
- Slatted base FB 150: 11 cm
- Mattress Ambiance HR: 21 cm
- Overall sleeping height: 62 cm
Again, you can adjust the sleeping height by choosing a thicker mattress or a box spring base.
Conclusion
We offer several options to turn all of our metal beds into comfortable senior beds. By calculating the correct comfort sleeping height and making adjustments with mattresses and bases, you can create a bed that perfectly suits your needs. This allows you to get in and out of your bed effortlessly and enjoy a good night's sleep.
Why Choose Our Senior Beds?
- Custom Made: Individual adjustments for the perfect sleeping height.
- Various Bottom Options: Slatted and box spring bases available.
- High Quality Mattresses: Comfortable and supportive mattresses for seniors.
- Quick Delivery: Beds with less than 7 weeks delivery time in stock.
Still have questions or want help choosing the right senior bed? Contact us today for personalized advice!
