SPAN Long Term Care Hospital beds for Home
Hospital Beds for Home, Long-Term Care, and Clinical Use
SPAN America beds are designed for care settings where safety, positioning, and long-term usability matter day to day. Across the Encore, Advantage, Weigh Scale, and Rexx ranges, the focus is on practical features such as low height access, reliable electric positioning, adjustable width options, and stronger support for a wide range of users.
If you are comparing hospital beds for home, long-term care beds, or Span medical beds for a facility setting, this range gives you different options depending on the room setup, user needs, and level of caregiver control required.
What makes Span beds different
Low height options
Selected Span beds lower to an ultra-low height to support easier access, safer transfers, and better day-to-day setup in home and care environments.
Advanced positioning
Many models include functions such as Comfort Chair, Trendelenburg, Reverse Trendelenburg, and Auto Contour to support a wider range of daily positioning needs.
More configurable setups
Depending on the model, buyers can choose adjustable width, integrated weighing, battery backup, mobility, floor lock, or foot-end controls.
Span bed model comparison
| Feature | Encore MC9 | Advantage ReadyWide | Weigh Scale Bed | Rexx Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best known for | GlideAlign retractable deck | ReadyWide adjustable width | Integrated in-bed weighing | Residential-style low bed |
| Sleep surface width | 36" to 39" to 42" | 36" to 39" to 42" | 36" to 39" to 42" | 35" standard, optional expanders |
| Height range | Low height design | 7-7/8" to 31" | Low bed format | 7-7/8" to 27" |
| Safe working load | Up to 600 lbs | 500 lbs standard / 650 lbs Plus | 500 lbs standard / 650 lbs Plus | 450 lbs |
| Typical setting | Higher-acuity care and long-term use | Home care and facility care | Care settings needing regular in-bed weighing | Home care and residential use |
Specifications and available functions vary by exact model and configuration.
How to choose the right Span bed
Choose Encore MC9 if reducing sliding during head elevation is an important part of the setup and you want GlideAlign® retractable deck technology.
Choose Advantage ReadyWide if adjustable width is a key requirement and you want the bed to expand in fixed positions from 36" to 39" to 42".
Choose Weigh Scale models if in-bed weighing is part of the care routine and you want to avoid using separate weighing equipment.
Choose Rexx if you want a low hospital-style bed designed for home use with a simpler setup and residential fit.