Flexabed and Med-Mizer both make beds that look like bedroom furniture, so they often end up on the same shortlist. But they’re different kinds of product. Flexabed makes residential adjustable beds. Med-Mizer makes home hospital beds. This comparison sets out where each one fits. We haven’t tested either brand. Specs come from Flexabed’s and Med-Mizer’s websites, checked October 9, 2026. For the full lineups, see our Flexabed guide and Med-Mizer guide.
Flexabed vs Med-Mizer side by side
Flexabed makes residential adjustable beds in sizes up to split king and says they aren’t a replacement for a hospital bed. Med-Mizer makes single-sleeper home hospital beds with Trendelenburg, low, rotating, and bariatric options, and publishes its prices.
| Flexabed | Med-Mizer | |
|---|---|---|
| What it makes | Residential adjustable beds; Flexabed says they aren’t a replacement for a hospital bed | Home and long-term-care hospital beds with residential styling |
| Models | Hi-Low SL, Premier, Value-Flex | ActiveCare (rotating), SelectCare, AllCare, RetractaBed, ComfortWide |
| Sizes | Twin to split king and California king (varies by model) | Single-sleeper: 35–42 in. wide; ComfortWide 36–48 in. |
| Whole-bed height | Hi-Low SL only: about 16.5–24 in. to the top of a low-profile mattress | All except ActiveCare Fixed; as low as 3.6 in. (AllCare) |
| Trendelenburg | Not listed | SelectCare, AllCare, and optional on ActiveCare |
| Chair or sit-to-stand | No | ActiveCare turns into a chair and helps the person stand, per Med-Mizer |
| Weight limit | Hi-Low SL 400 lb single occupant (700 lb dual) | 500–600 lb on most models; ComfortWide 1,000 lb patient |
| Prices | Not published; dealer listing about $1,515–$3,045 for a twin base | Published: $2,250 to $23,600 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Lifetime welds, 15 years frame mechanics, 2–5 years drive |
| How you buy | Through dealers | Med-Mizer’s online store or by phone, and through dealers |
| Returns | Set by the dealer | Store: 30 days, 25% restocking fee, buyer pays return shipping, mattress non-refundable |
From each maker’s website, checked October 9, 2026. Flexabed prices are from one public dealer listing. Check current pricing.
Choose Flexabed if…
Choose Flexabed when a couple wants to keep sharing a bed and the main needs are head-and-foot positioning and an easier height for getting in and out, with no clinical need for a hospital bed.
- You want to keep sharing a bed: queen, king, or split king, with each side adjusting separately.
- The main needs are raising the head or feet and an easier height for getting in and out (Hi-Low SL).
- The person is mostly independent, and no clinician has said “hospital bed.”
- You want regular mattress choices: innerspring, memory foam, latex, or low profile.
Choose Med-Mizer if…
Choose Med-Mizer when the care plan calls for clinical positioning, falls are a worry, getting out of bed is the hardest part, or the person weighs more than 400 lb.
- A care plan calls for Trendelenburg or a cardiac-chair position (SelectCare, AllCare).
- Falls are a worry and you want a bed that goes nearly to the floor (AllCare, 3.6 in.).
- Getting out of bed is the hardest part, and a rotating sit-to-stand bed would help (ActiveCare).
- The person weighs more than 400 lb (600 lb on most models, 1,000 lb patient on the ComfortWide).
- You want published prices and a long frame warranty.
The hybrid option for couples
Some couples split the difference: one partner sleeps in a single-width hospital bed and the other in a matching adjustable bed alongside. Flexabed lets you mix its own models in a king (for example, a Hi-Low SL next to a Premier). See hospital beds for couples for the options.
A note on medical need
If a clinician has recommended a hospital bed, a Flexabed isn’t one, and neither brand is usually covered by Medicare.
Powered hospital beds are regulated by the FDA as medical devices (21 CFR 880.5100); Flexabed doesn’t sell its beds as hospital beds. Neither brand is usually covered by Medicare: Flexabed isn’t a hospital bed, and Med-Mizer’s beds are full-electric, which Medicare treats as a convenience feature (LCD L33820). If a doctor, nurse, or therapist is involved, ask which features the person actually needs before choosing. Our hospital bed vs adjustable bed guide walks through the decision.
Other beds to compare
- Transfer Master Supernal 5: hi-low with Trendelenburg in full and queen. See our Transfer Master guide.
- Dawn House Bed: a hi-low smart bed to king. See our Dawn House guide.
- Everything side by side: hospital beds that look like regular furniture.
Still deciding? The bed finder quiz points you to the right type of bed in about two minutes, or you can request a quote.
How we researched this comparison
Specs, sizes, warranty, and store terms come from Flexabed’s and Med-Mizer’s own websites, checked October 9, 2026. Flexabed doesn’t publish prices, so those figures come from one public dealer listing. We haven’t tested either brand, we don’t publish ratings, and neither company paid for or reviewed this page. See how we evaluate beds.