The bed a medical supplier delivers is almost always 36 inches wide, narrower than a twin. That’s a hard adjustment for someone used to a full or queen, or for a couple who want to keep sharing. Bigger sizes do exist, mainly in hi-low adjustable beds built to look like bedroom furniture. This page lists the beds we found in full and queen, with the makers’ published heights, weight limits, and prices, checked October 9, 2026, unless noted. We haven’t tested these beds.
Full and queen beds compared
Full and queen sizes are found mainly in hi-low adjustable beds: Transfer Master’s Supernal 3, Supernal 5, Night Rider, and Night Rider HD, the Flexabed Hi-Low SL, Dawn House’s bed and Ascend base, and (queen only) the Golden Passport. Published queen prices in the table run from $1,999 to $8,499.
| Bed | Full (price) | Queen (price) | Height range (as published) | Weight limit (full/queen) | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Master Supernal 3 | 53 × 80 in. ($4,899) | 60 × 80 in. ($5,299) | 10.5–20.5 in. deck | 500 lb, evenly distributed | No (head tilt only) |
| Transfer Master Supernal 5 | 53 × 80 in. ($6,799) | 60 × 80 in. ($7,099) | 12–24 in. deck | 500 lb, evenly distributed | Trendelenburg and reverse |
| Transfer Master Night Rider HD | 53 × 80 or 84 in. ($7,999 for 80) | 60 × 80 or 84 in. ($8,499 for 80) | 12–24 in. deck | 750 lb, evenly distributed | Optional 5-function pendant |
| Transfer Master Night Rider | Full 80 or 84 in. | Queen | 12–24 in. deck | 300 lb | Optional package |
| Flexabed Hi-Low SL | Full | Queen | About 16.5–24 in. to top of a low-profile mattress | 400 lb single occupant; 700 lb dual, no one over 400 lb | Not listed |
| Dawn House Bed | 53.5 × 75 in. base ($3,899) | 59.5 × 82 in. base ($3,999) | 10–16 in., base without legs or mattress | 750 lb, evenly distributed | Not listed |
| Dawn House Ascend base | Full ($1,999) | Queen ($1,999) | 17.85–25.35 in. with 9 in. legs, no mattress | 750 lb, evenly distributed | Full-bed tilt |
| Golden Passport | Not offered | Queen ($6,898 MSRP with mattress, checked Oct 6) | 10.5–28 in. with all leg extensions | Not stated by Golden | Reverse Trendelenburg via head tilt |
Prices are the makers’ own published prices: Transfer Master’s online shop, Dawn House’s website (sale prices it says run through November 1), and Golden’s MSRP. Bed only unless noted; mattress, rails, and delivery are usually extra. Flexabed and Transfer Master’s Night Rider don’t publish prices. Heights are measured differently by each maker, so compare like with like (how to compare heights).
Which bigger bed suits whom
For the lowest cost, look at Dawn House; for clinical positioning, the Supernal 5; for a larger person, the Night Rider HD or Dawn House Bed; and for the lowest height, the Dawn House Bed or Supernal 3.
- Lowest-cost queen with a regular-bed look: Dawn House Ascend base (sale price) or Dawn House Bed, then the Supernal 3.
- Clinical positioning in a queen: the Supernal 5 has Trendelenburg, reverse Trendelenburg, and a cardiac-chair position.
- A larger person who wants a full or queen: the Night Rider HD (750 lb) or the Dawn House Bed (750 lb, weight spread evenly).
- Lowest height for transfers: Dawn House Bed (10 in. base, before the mattress) or Supernal 3 (10.5 in. deck).
- Couples who also want different mattresses or positions: see hospital beds for couples for split and dual king setups.
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Full or queen vs two twins (split or dual king)
Choose a full or queen if both sleepers are happy to move together under one weight limit; choose a split or dual king if each person needs their own controls.
A queen is one deck: both sleepers rise, lower, and tilt together, and one weight limit covers both of them. Transfer Master, for example, says its queens aren’t available in a dual configuration and recommends a dual king for couples who want independent controls. A split or dual king is two twin-width beds side by side, so each person controls their own side, and one side can even be a different model. For one person who simply wants more room, a full or queen is simpler and uses regular bedding.
Clinical hospital beds in wider sizes
If the person needs a clinical hospital bed, the widest options are bariatric beds 42 to 54 inches wide. They are single-sleeper beds, not full or queen beds for two.
If the person needs a clinical hospital bed (rails, a hospital mattress system, or a higher weight limit), the widest options are bariatric beds: 42, 48, and 54 in. wide from Drive, 36 to 48 in. on the Prius Ai1 and Med-Mizer ComfortWide. A 54-inch bariatric bed is about the width of a full mattress, but it’s a single-sleeper hospital bed with a clinical look. See our bariatric bed guide and bariatric sizes.
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A queen hi-low bed needs about 10 feet of wall-to-wall width if both sides need 30 inches of clearance for a wheelchair or caregiver.
A queen hi-low bed is 60 in. wide and about 80 in. long before head and foot boards. Plan clearance on each side someone will use: about 24 inches for walking and 30 inches for a wheelchair alongside the bed, more if a lift or caregiver will work there. A queen with 30 inches on both sides needs about 10 feet of wall-to-wall width. Some hi-low beds also move toward the foot as they rise (Flexabed’s Hi-Low SL travels 7.5 inches), so leave room at the end. Use the room and doorway fit checker in our hospital bed sizes guide before you order, and measure doorways, stairs, and elevators for delivery.
Sheets, mattresses, and rails
Full and queen hi-low beds use regular mattress and sheet sizes; use a mattress the maker approves and the rails it specifies.
- Sheets: queen and full hi-low beds use regular mattress sizes, so regular sheets usually fit. Match the pocket depth to the mattress. See our sheet size guide.
- Mattresses: use a mattress the maker approves for the base; some makers sell their own.
- Rails: queen beds usually take half rails or a single support rail. Use the rails the maker specifies; the FDA advises checking that rails fit the bed and mattress to avoid dangerous gaps (FDA).
Medicare and bigger beds
Medicare generally doesn’t cover the full and queen hi-low beds on this page, so plan to pay privately. It can cover fixed-height, variable-height, semi-electric, and heavy-duty hospital beds for people who qualify.
Medicare Part B can cover a fixed-height, variable-height, or semi-electric hospital bed when coverage criteria are met (Medicare.gov), and it has separate codes for heavy-duty extra-wide beds for people over 350 lb. It generally doesn’t cover total-electric beds, which its policy treats as a convenience (LCD L33820). The hi-low full and queen beds on this page are private purchases. See does Medicare cover hospital beds?
Not sure whether you need a hospital bed or a bigger hi-low bed? Take the bed finder quiz, or request a quote for a full or queen.
How we researched this guide
Sizes, heights, weight limits, and prices come from each maker’s own website, checked October 9, 2026 (Golden Passport checked October 6, 2026). Flexabed and the Transfer Master Night Rider don’t have published prices. Coverage information comes from CMS and Medicare.gov. We haven’t tested these beds, we don’t publish ratings, and no maker paid for or reviewed this page. See how we evaluate beds.