Quick answer: Ask the nurse or doctor about positioning, transfers, turning schedule and how long care will last. Ask the supplier about the all-in price, assembly, warranty and spare parts. Those nine answers decide the purchase.
Five for the clinical team
- How much help does the patient need to change position, and how often?
- How upright should they be for meals and for sleeping?
- Is there a turning schedule to follow?
- Will they transfer to a chair, commode or wheelchair?
- How long is reduced mobility expected to last?
Question five is the one families forget, and it is the one that decides whether to spend KSh 30,000 or KSh 120,000.
Four for the supplier
- What is today's all-in price, including mattress and delivery?
- Is the bed assembled in the room, and is the caregiver shown how to use it?
- What is the warranty, in writing?
- If a crank, castor or handset fails in month four, what happens?
One for yourself
Who in this house is actually going to operate this bed every day, and will they still be able to do it in six months? Answer honestly and the manual versus electric argument settles itself.
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask before buying a hospital bed?
Ask the clinical team about positioning, transfers and how long care will last, and ask the supplier about all-in price, assembly, warranty and spare parts.
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.