Drive Medical is one of the best-known names in basic home hospital beds. It makes steel-frame homecare beds, long-term-care beds, and bariatric beds, and they’re widely sold through medical equipment suppliers and online retailers. This guide covers the Drive beds most relevant at home, what each is for, and what Drive publishes about weight limits, heights, and warranties. We haven’t tested Drive beds. Specs come from Drive’s product pages, checked October 9, 2026.
Drive hospital beds at a glance
Drive makes standard 36 × 80 in. homecare beds (Delta Ultra-Light 1000, 450 lb total), low beds down to 9.25 in. (7 in. on the long-term-care P903), and lightweight bariatric beds rated 600, 750, or 1,000 lb by width. Online bed-only prices we saw start at about $930.
| Model | Type | Deck height | Size | Weight limit (Drive) | Online price seen (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Ultra-Light 1000 semi-electric (15030) | Powered head and foot; crank height | Check spec sheet | 36 × 80 in. (84 with kit) | 450 lb incl. occupant | Check current pricing |
| Delta Ultra-Light 1000 full-electric (15033) | Powered head, foot, and height | Check spec sheet | 36 × 80 in. (84 with kit) | 450 lb incl. occupant | From about $930, bed only |
| Delta Ultra-Light 1000 full-electric low bed (15235) | Full-electric low bed | 9.25–23 in. | 36 × 80 in. (84 with kit) | 450 lb incl. occupant | From about $1,050, bed only |
| Delta Pro homecare bed system | Manual, semi-, or full-electric | Check spec sheet | 36 × 80 in. | 450 lb incl. occupant and accessories | Check current pricing |
| Full-electric low-height bed | Full-electric low bed with auto-contour | 9.25–23 in. (roll at low height) or 14.81–23 in. (roll at any height) | 36 × 80 in. (84 with kit) | 350 lb patient; 450 lb total | Check current pricing |
| Prime Care P903 | Long-term-care low bed | 7–30 in. | 36–42 in. wide (push-button) × 80, 84, or 88 in. | 600 lb | From about $1,990 |
| Lightweight bariatric bed | Full-electric bariatric | Check spec sheet | 42, 48, or 54 in. wide | 600, 750, or 1,000 lb by width | About $1,700 / $3,150 / $3,540 |
| Prime Plus P2002 | Long-term-care bariatric | 19–32 in. | 39–54 in. wide (push-button) × 80, 84, or 88 in. | 1,000 lb incl. resident | Check current pricing |
Specs from Drive’s product pages, October 9, 2026. Drive doesn’t publish consumer prices; the prices shown are public online listings and change often. Weight limits are safe working loads that include the mattress and accessories unless noted.
Which Drive bed suits whom
The Delta Ultra-Light 1000 suits most people who need a basic hospital bed; the low beds suit fall risk; and the lightweight bariatric beds suit larger people.
Delta Ultra-Light 1000: the standard home hospital bed
This is Drive’s everyday homecare bed, in semi-electric and full-electric versions. Drive says the foot section weighs 50% less than conventional foot sections to make delivery easier, the frame works with most makers’ bed ends, and a 9-volt battery can lower the head and foot sections during a power failure. The limit is 450 lb including the mattress and accessories, and the standard size is 36 × 80 inches, with an extension kit to 84.
It suits someone who needs a basic hospital bed, especially if Medicare or a rental is paying. If the person is heavier, taller, or sharing a room with a partner, look at the other sections below.
Drive low beds: for fall risk
Drive lists a 9.25 to 23 in. deck height for both the Delta Ultra-Light 1000 full-electric low bed and its full-electric low-height bed. On the low-height bed, the range depends on caster setup: 9.25 inches if the bed only rolls at low height, 14.81 inches if it rolls at any height. That bed lists a 350 lb patient limit inside a 450 lb total, and an “auto-contour” that raises the head and foot together.
The long-term-care P903 goes lower, to 7 inches, and higher, to 30 inches, with a push-button width from 36 to 42 inches, lengths to 88 inches, a 600 lb rating, and Trendelenburg as an option with staff controls. Read our low hospital beds guide before choosing a low bed.
See the Delta Ultra-Light low bed (opens in a new tab)Paid link · Retailer shares ownership with this site See the Drive P903 low bed (opens in a new tab)Paid link · Retailer shares ownership with this siteLightweight bariatric beds: for larger people
Drive’s lightweight bariatric homecare beds come in three widths: 42 in. (600 lb), 48 in. (750 lb), and 54 in. (1,000 lb). The limits include the mattress and accessories. Drive’s warranty for these beds is 5 years on the motor and hand control, limited lifetime on welds and frame, and 1 year on other parts. The P2002 is a long-term-care alternative rated to 1,000 lb, with push-button width expansion from 39 to 54 inches, a 19 to 32 in. height, and an optional built-in scale. See our bariatric bed guide and bariatric sizes and weight limits.
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Warranties Drive publishes
Most Drive home beds carry a limited lifetime warranty on welds and frame, 5 years on the motor and hand control, and 1 year on other parts. The long-term-care beds differ, as shown below.
| Bed | Frame and welds | Motor and electronics | Other parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Ultra-Light 1000 (semi, full, low) | Limited lifetime on welds and frame | 5 years on motor and hand control | 1 year |
| Full-electric low-height bed | Limited lifetime on welds; 5 years on frame | 5 years on motor and pendant | 1 year |
| Lightweight bariatric bed | Limited lifetime on welds and frame | 5 years on motor and hand control | 1 year |
| Prime Care P903 | 15 years on frame; lifetime on welds | 5 years on electronics | — |
| Prime Plus P2002 | 15 years on frame; lifetime on welds | 3 years on electrics | — |
Warranties are for the original purchaser. If a supplier or rental company owns the bed, ask who handles repairs.
Drive beds and Medicare
A Drive semi-electric bed may come through Medicare if the person qualifies and the supplier is Medicare-enrolled; a Drive full-electric bed is usually bought or rented privately.
Medicare Part B can cover a fixed-height, variable-height, or semi-electric hospital bed when a doctor documents that the person meets the coverage criteria, and you get it from a Medicare-enrolled supplier (Medicare.gov). You usually pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the Part B deductible. A total-electric bed is generally not covered, because Medicare’s policy treats powered height adjustment as a convenience feature (LCD L33820).
In practice, that means a Drive semi-electric bed may come through Medicare, while a Drive full-electric bed is usually bought or rented privately. Medicare doesn’t cover a particular brand, so ask the supplier which bed you’ll get. See does Medicare cover hospital beds?
Honest pros and cons
Drive’s strengths are wide availability, low bed-only prices, low-bed options, and a clear bariatric range; the trade-offs are a clinical look, standard 36-inch width, and no couples or queen-size home bed that we found.
Strengths
- Widely sold, and Drive’s site has a parts finder for replacement parts and accessories.
- Low bed-only prices compared with furniture-style beds.
- A low-bed option within the same Delta family, and a 7-inch long-term-care low bed.
- A clear bariatric ladder (600, 750, and 1,000 lb).
Trade-offs
- A clinical look: steel frames and panel or molded bed ends, even with wood-grain finishes.
- Standard home beds are 36 in. wide and 80 in. long (84 with a kit), with a 450 lb total limit.
- No couples or queen-size Drive home bed that we found.
- Drive doesn’t publish consumer prices, so totals vary a lot by seller.
Alternatives to consider
- Semi-electric beds through Medicare: if the person qualifies, see semi-electric vs full-electric.
- Furniture-style beds: if looks matter, compare hospital beds that look like regular furniture.
- Bigger sizes: for full or queen widths, see queen and full-size hospital beds.
- Renting: for short-term needs, see hospital bed rental and the rent vs buy calculator.
Not sure what type of bed the person needs? Take the bed finder quiz, or request a quote for a specific Drive model.
How we researched this guide
Specs, weight limits, and warranties come from Drive Medical’s own product pages, checked October 9, 2026. Drive doesn’t publish consumer prices, so prices are public online listings from the same date and are rounded. Coverage information comes from CMS and Medicare.gov. We haven’t tested Drive beds, we don’t publish ratings, and Drive didn’t pay for or review this page. See how we evaluate beds.