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Depending on a person’s level of mobility, they may choose a prevention or treatment mattress. Prevention mattresses are designed for home care settings and feature a foam base. Treatment mattresses, also called “therapeutic mattresses”, are designed for institutional settings including long-term care and often including clinical positioning. There are several types of treatment mattresses including gel, static air, and forced air.
The comparison charts below showcase popular prevention and treatment mattresses offering different features and options.
All prevention mattresses below have a foam base.
| Product | Drive Gravity 7 | Invacare Solace | Permobil Align | Span Geo-Mattress UltraMax | Span Geo-Mattress Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Notable | Latex free, zoned pressure redistribution, visco foam heel section offloads pressure from vulnerable heels | Soft head and heel sections, built-in side supports | Firm borders and raised sleep surfaces, multi-zone surface, special foot section to release tension | Shear reduction for heels, sacrum, and scapula, Heel Slope, higher density foam around borders, over 800 individually articulating cells, vapour barrier, anti-microbial cover | Memory foam foot section, three zone design, heel Slope, higher density foam around borders, over 800 individually articulating cells, vapour barrier, anti-microbial cover |
| Capacity | 350 lb | 350 lb | 350-500 lb | 500 lb | 400 lb |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 36" x 76-84" | 36" x 80" | 36-60" x 80-84" | 36-42" x 75-84" | 32-35" x 75-84" (institutional) 39-76" x 75-80" (consumer) |
| Warranty* | 7 yr (foam) | 5 yr (mattress) | 2 yr | 8 yr (non-prorated) | 7 yr (non-prorated) |
All treatment mattresses below have either a foam base or topper.
| Product | Blake Geo-Matrix G3 | Permobil Adapt 2 | Span Custom Care | Span APM2 | Span Easy Air LR | Blake Rhythm Multi |
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| Type | Gel foam combination | Gel foam combination | Static pressure | Alternating pressure | Alternating pressure | Alternating pressure |
| Notable | 3 gel zones (head, heel, and tailbone), foam border for transfers, pressure redistribution through immersion | Gel foam foot border, firm perimeter borders, can insert ROHO mattress sections (release pressure based on weight) | Metered Immersion reacts to changes in surface load, over 800 individually-articulating cells, Heel Slope, shear-minimizing bands beneath heels, sacrum and scapula, Safety Edge provides ’cradling effect’ for user safety | Can run on a cycle, over 800 individually-articulating cells, Heel Slope, shear-minimizing bands beneath heels, sacrum and scapula, Safety Edge provides ’cradling effect’ for user safety | Heel Slope, Safety Edge, similar to CPR valve: “Float" mode, Comfort Level 5 (firm mode), and use Crash board | 3-1 cell alternation and pulsation option, 1,000 L of air/minute, Happy Heel section, 18 cells, CPR valve |
| Auto firm feature | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capacity | 300 lb | 350 lb | 500 lb | 350 lb | 305-500 lb | 600 lb |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 36-60" x 80" | 36-42" x 80" | 36-42" x 75-84" | 35" x 75-84" | 35-53" x 75-84" | 38-48" x 80" |
| Warranty* | 5 yr (mattress) | 24 months | 5 yr (non-prorated) | 18 months | 2 yr (non-prorated) | 2 yr (mattress) |
*Every warranty is subject to specific limitations. A warranty may no longer apply if the product is damaged with improper use. Even lifetime warranties are limited to their first owner; if the product is sold, they will no longer apply.
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