SonderCare sells full-electric home hospital beds with a modern residential look (aluminum and dark woodgrain, concealed casters, and vertically nesting rails) directly to families in the U.S. and Canada. It’s a well-known name among people looking for a hospital bed that doesn’t look like one. This guide covers every SonderCare bed, who each suits, what the published numbers say, and the fine print. We haven’t tested SonderCare beds, and SonderCare doesn’t sell through the retailer we link to, so there are no SonderCare buying links on this page. Everything here comes from SonderCare’s own website, checked October 9, 2026.
SonderCare beds at a glance
SonderCare sells the Aura (a full-electric home hospital bed, 10–32 in., 500 lb, with tilt), the Aura Companion split king for couples, and the lower-cost Impulse Essential, which SonderCare says isn’t a certified hospital bed. Published prices run from $3,999 to $12,999, plus delivery.
| Model | What it is | Height (deck) | Sleep surface | Weight limit | Price on SonderCare’s site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impulse Essential 39” | “Residential comfort bed”: head, knee, and height | 15–23 in. (22–30 in. to top of mattress) | 39 × 79 in. | 400 lb | $3,999 (shown against $4,999) |
| Aura Premium 39” | Full-electric home hospital bed with tilt | 10–32 in. (17–39 in. to top of mattress) | 39 × 79 in. (44 × 81 outside) | 500 lb | $6,999 (shown against $9,499) |
| Aura Platinum 39” | Aura Premium with Crypton fabric upholstery | 10–32 in. | 39 × 79 in. | 500 lb | $8,499 (shown against $10,999) |
| Aura Premium 48” | Extra-wide Aura | Same functions as the 39” Aura | 48 × 79 in. (53 × 81 outside) | 500 lb | $8,999 (shown against $11,999) |
| Aura Platinum 48” | Extra-wide, upholstered | Same functions as the 39” Aura | 48 × 79 in. | 500 lb | $10,999 (shown against $13,999) |
| Aura Companion 78” | Split-king hospital bed for couples | 10 in. low, per SonderCare | 78 × 79 in. (2 × 39); 85 × 84 outside | 700 lb | $12,999 (shown against $16,999) |
From SonderCare’s product pages, checked October 9, 2026. Delivery is extra (see below). Confirm what each price includes, such as mattress and rails, before ordering.
Which SonderCare bed suits whom
The Aura suits people who need real hospital-bed positioning in a modern look, the Companion suits couples, and the Impulse Essential suits a lower budget when a hospital bed isn’t needed.
Aura Premium and Platinum: a hospital bed that looks modern
The Aura is SonderCare’s core bed. It has separate backrest and knee motors, powered height from a 10-inch low to a 32-inch high, a Trendelenburg tilt that SonderCare uses for its chair and “zero gravity” positions, and an automatic contour seat. Concealed wheel-casters lock with a central brake pedal, the hand control lights up, and the assist rails adjust to three heights. SonderCare says its beds are designed and made in Germany to ISO, FDA, and international hospital-bed standards; powered hospital beds are FDA-regulated medical devices (21 CFR 880.5100).
It suits someone who needs real hospital-bed positioning, a caregiver who wants a high working height, and a family that wants something closer to modern furniture than wood paneling. The Platinum is the same bed upholstered in stain- and fluid-resistant Crypton fabric. The 48-inch versions add room to turn over.
Aura Companion: for couples
The Companion is two 39-inch Aura beds under one upholstered headboard. Each side has its own head and knee controls; height moves both sides together, or the beds can be split apart and run independently. It’s rated 700 lb and measures 85 × 84 inches outside, so measure the room carefully. See hospital beds for couples.
Impulse Essential: the lower-cost option
The Impulse gives head, knee, and height adjustment for $3,999, but SonderCare is clear that it lacks “the advanced comfort and safety functions of a certified hospital bed.” Its 15-inch low height is 5 inches higher than the Aura’s, it sits on four column legs without casters, the limit is 400 lb, and SonderCare says it isn’t available in Canada.
Delivery, warranty, returns, and insurance
Delivery costs $449 to $1,499 depending on speed and setup, the warranty is 5 years on parts, returns are allowed up to 7 days after delivery with fees, and SonderCare doesn’t work with Medicare or Medicaid.
- Delivery: drop-ship to the driveway with no installation is $449 (10–21 business days). White-glove delivery and setup is $599 standard (10–21 days), $999 expedited (4–9 days), or $1,499 rush (1–3 days to most locations). The Companion costs $300 to $500 more. Warehouse pickup is free. SonderCare says it has more than 120 regional and local warehouses, with central warehouses in St. Louis and London, Ontario.
- Warranty: a 5-year comprehensive parts warranty. Labor coverage is an extra-cost add-on.
- Returns: up to 7 days after delivery. A 4% fee to cancel before delivery, a 10% restocking fee for an unused return in the original packaging, and 25% once unpackaged.
- Insurance: SonderCare doesn’t work with Medicare or Medicaid; Medicare generally treats powered height as a convenience feature (LCD L33820). SonderCare says some private insurers cover its beds fully or partly, and it offers payment plans.
- Rentals: in some areas. SonderCare listed an Aura Premium rental in the St. Louis area at $399 a month, with a two-month minimum.
- Try before you buy: SonderCare offers virtual demos and has some showrooms.
Honest pros and cons
SonderCare’s strengths are a wide height range, tilt on every Aura, a modern look, and wide and split-king options; the trade-offs are a 500 lb limit, delivery costs, a short return window, and no Medicare or Medicaid billing.
Strengths
- A wide published height range (10 to 32 in.) for both transfers and caregiving.
- Trendelenburg tilt, chair, and contour positions on every Aura.
- A modern look with concealed casters and vertically nesting rails.
- Wider (48 in.) and split-king options, which many hospital beds lack.
- Published prices, delivery options, and return terms.
Trade-offs
- A 500 lb limit on the Aura; no bariatric model.
- Delivery adds $449 to $1,499, and labor warranty costs extra.
- A short 7-day return window, with restocking fees of 10% to 25%.
- The Impulse is not a hospital bed, by SonderCare’s own description.
- No Medicare or Medicaid billing.
SonderCare vs the alternatives
Compared with similar beds, the Aura has the widest published height range; Med-Mizer and Drive offer higher weight ratings, and Transfer Master, Dawn House, and Flexabed offer regular bedroom sizes.
| Bed | Height (deck) | Widths and sizes | Weight limit | Tilt | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonderCare Aura Premium 39” | 10–32 in. | 39 or 48 in.; split king (Companion) | 500 lb | Yes | $6,999 |
| Med-Mizer SelectCare | 10–25 in. | 36, 39, or 42 in.; 80 or 84 in. long | 600 lb | Trendelenburg | $5,887 |
| Med-Mizer ActiveCare Standard | 12.5–27.5 in. | 36 or 42 in. | 600 lb | Optional | $9,682 |
| Transfer Master Supernal 5 | 12–24 in. | Twin, full, queen, dual king | 400–500 lb | Trendelenburg | From $6,299 |
| Dawn House Bed | 10–16 in. (base, no mattress) | Twin long to split king | 750 lb, evenly distributed | Not listed | From $3,499 (sale) |
| Flexabed Hi-Low SL | About 16.5–24 in. to top of mattress | Twin to split king | 400 lb single occupant | Not listed | Not published |
| Drive lightweight bariatric | Check spec sheet | 42, 48, or 54 in. | 600–1,000 lb | Not listed | About $1,700–$3,540 online |
From each maker’s website, checked October 6–9, 2026. Heights are measured differently by each maker.
Alternatives, and when each one fits better
If you want the same clinical positioning for less, with wood finishes: the Med-Mizer SelectCare has a 10 to 25 in. height, Trendelenburg, widths to 42 inches, an 84-inch length option, and a 600 lb rating, at $5,887 on Med-Mizer’s store. See our Med-Mizer guide.
If getting out of bed is the hardest part: the Med-Mizer ActiveCare turns into a chair and uses its height to help the person stand. The Aura has a chair position but doesn’t rotate. See rotating beds for the elderly.
Check Med-Mizer ActiveCare price (opens in a new tab)Paid link · Retailer shares ownership with this siteIf you’re a couple and want a full or queen rather than a split king: the Transfer Master Supernal 5 has Trendelenburg in full and queen, from $6,799 and $7,099. See our Transfer Master guide.
Check Supernal 5 sizes and price (opens in a new tab)Paid link · Retailer shares ownership with this siteIf you want a regular bed that also rises and lowers, and don’t need a hospital bed: the Flexabed Hi-Low SL comes in twin to split king, and the Dawn House Bed goes to king with a 750 lb rating, from $3,499 on sale. See Flexabed and Dawn House.
See Flexabed Hi-Low sizes (opens in a new tab)Paid link · Retailer shares ownership with this site · See Dawn House Bed sizes (opens in a new tab)Paid link · Retailer shares ownership with this site
If the person weighs more than 500 lb: the Aura isn’t rated for it. Drive’s lightweight bariatric beds go to 600, 750, or 1,000 lb by width. See our bariatric bed guide and Drive guide.
See a 48 in., 750 lb Drive bariatric bed (opens in a new tab)Paid link · Retailer shares ownership with this siteIf Medicare is paying: a basic semi-electric bed from a Medicare-enrolled supplier, such as Drive’s Delta Ultra-Light semi-electric, is the type Medicare covers for people who qualify. See semi-electric vs full-electric.
Not sure which of these fits? Take the bed finder quiz, or request a quote for one of the alternatives.
How we researched this guide
Specs, prices, delivery, warranty, return, and insurance terms come from SonderCare’s own website (product pages, beds page, FAQ, and cancellation, shipping and return policy), checked October 9, 2026. Figures for other brands come from their makers’ websites. We haven’t tested SonderCare beds, we don’t publish ratings, and SonderCare didn’t pay for or review this page. See how we evaluate beds.