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Compare Medical Mattresses

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.

Top 5 Prevention Mattresses Comparison Chart

All prevention mattresses below have a foam base.

ProductDrive
Gravity 7
Invacare SolacePermobil
Align
Span
Geo-Mattress UltraMax
Span
Geo-Mattress Max
NotableLatex free, zoned pressure redistribution, visco foam heel section offloads pressure from vulnerable heelsSoft head and heel sections, built-in side supportsFirm borders and raised sleep surfaces, multi-zone surface, special foot section to release tensionShear 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
Capacity350 lb350 lb350-500 lb500 lb400 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 yr8 yr (non-prorated)7 yr (non-prorated)

Top 6 Treatment Mattresses Comparison Chart

All treatment mattresses below have either a foam base or topper.

ProductBlake Geo-Matrix G3Permobil Adapt 2Span Custom CareSpan APM2Span Easy Air LRBlake Rhythm Multi
TypeGel foam combinationGel foam combinationStatic pressureAlternating pressureAlternating pressureAlternating pressure
Notable3 gel zones (head, heel, and tailbone), foam border for transfers, pressure redistribution through immersionGel 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 board3-1 cell alternation and pulsation option,
1,000 L of air/minute, Happy Heel section, 18 cells, CPR valve
Auto firm featureN/AN/AN/AYesYesYes
Capacity300 lb350 lb500 lb350 lb305-500 lb600 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 months5 yr (non-prorated)18 months2 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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