Quick answer: Before a patient comes home you need, in this order: an adjustable bed from KSh 25,000, the right mattress at KSh 6,000 or KSh 12,000, a bedside locker at KSh 11,000, and then, only if mobility requires it, a commode chair and a wheelchair.
The core four
| Item | Choose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 2-crank if a caregiver can crank, electric if not | KSh 30,000 or KSh 120,000 |
| Mattress | Ripple if the patient cannot turn, foam if they can | KSh 6,000 or KSh 12,000 |
| Locker | One per bed | KSh 11,000 |
| Lighting | A lamp the caregiver can use at night | Household item |
Ask the discharging nurse these five things
- How much help does the patient need to change position?
- How upright should they be for meals?
- Is there a turning schedule, and how often?
- Will they be transferring to a chair or commode?
- Is any equipment specifically recommended?
Those five answers pick the bed and the mattress for you. Bring them to the call and we will name one setup.
What can wait
Overbed tables, extra rails, a second mattress and most gadgets. Buy them in week two if the routine actually calls for them. Spend the first budget on the frame and the support surface.
What is often forgotten
Somewhere to put medicines other than the floor, a bin with a lid, a clear route from the bed to the door, and a plan for laundry. None of those are exciting and all of them decide whether the room works.
Frequently asked questions
What equipment do I need to care for someone at home in Kenya?
An adjustable hospital bed, the correct mattress for their mobility, a bedside locker and good lighting. A commode and wheelchair follow if the patient leaves the bed.
Ready to order
Call or WhatsApp with the patient, the town and the budget.
Page updated 2026-09-08. Prices confirmed on the call before dispatch.