Quick answer: A 2-crank bed at KSh 30,000 raises the head and the foot. A 3-crank bed at KSh 70,000 also raises and lowers the whole bed. Pay the extra KSh 40,000 if a caregiver transfers the patient daily or does wound and washing work on the bed. Otherwise do not.
Side by side
| 2-crank | 3-crank | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 30,000 | KSh 70,000 |
| Head elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Foot or leg elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Hi-lo height | No | Yes |
| Included | 4-inch mattress, ABS boards | Waterproof PVC mattress, IV stand, aluminium rails |
| Best for | Home care, budget | Wards, transfers, long-stay care |
Who should pay the KSh 40,000
Anyone doing daily bed-to-wheelchair transfers. Anyone dressing wounds or washing a patient on the bed. Nursing homes and wards where staff work on many beds a shift. Families caring for an elderly parent who still stands, because the bed can be dropped to a safe standing height.
Who should not
Short recoveries. Patients who get themselves in and out of bed. Households where the money is better spent on a ripple mattress and nursing hours.
Frequently asked questions
What does the third crank do?
It raises and lowers the whole bed, which is the hi-lo function used for transfers and nursing work.
Is a 3-crank bed better for home use?
Better if transfers happen daily. Otherwise the 2-crank bed at KSh 30,000 does the same job for the patient.
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Page updated 2026-09-08. Prices confirmed on the call before dispatch.