By Daylan Kempster, Assistive Technology Specialist, Mobility Co
Sometimes you need a proper bed for a few weeks or a few months, not forever. After surgery, during recovery, for respite, or while a loved one is cared for at home, hiring an electric home care bed is often the sensible and affordable choice.
We hire out the same quality home care and hospital style beds we sell, delivered and set up in the home across Melbourne, so the room is ready before the person comes home.
In short: Yes, Mobility Co hires electric home care and hospital beds in Melbourne, from $100 a week for the bed, plus mattress, delivery and collection, with a four week minimum hire. We deliver and set up in your home. For anything long term, buying is often better value, and we are happy to compare hire and buy for you.
When hiring a bed makes more sense than buying
Hiring suits any situation where the need is temporary or uncertain:
Recovering at home after a hospital stay or an operation, when getting in and out of a normal bed is hard for a while.
Palliative and end of life care at home, where comfort and dignity matter most and buying is not the priority.
Respite, so a family carer can rest knowing the bed is safe and adjustable.
Trying a home care bed in real life before you commit to buying one.
What you can hire
Our hire beds are electric and adjustable, so the head, the knees and often the whole bed height change at the touch of a button. That makes sleeping, sitting up and getting in and out far easier, and it protects the back of anyone helping.
Electric home care bed
An adjustable bed that raises the head and legs and lifts to a safe working height, in a timber finish that suits a bedroom rather than a ward. The everyday choice for recovery and care at home.
Hi lo home care bed
Lowers close to the floor to reduce the risk and the impact of a fall, and raises high so a carer can work without stooping. A good fit where falls or transfers are the main concern.
Rails, mattresses and accessories
Add assist rails, a pressure care mattress or a bed stick to any hire bed, so the setup matches the person, not just the room.
How our bed hire works
Hiring is simple. Tell us the situation and roughly how long you need the bed, and we will recommend the right one, arrange delivery and set it up in the room. Hire is from $100 a week for the bed, plus the mattress, delivery and collection, with a four week minimum. You keep the bed as long as you need and we collect it when you are done. Because weekly hire adds up, if you are likely to need the bed for the long term we will show you how buying compares, since that often works out better value.
From $100 a week, delivered and set up. That is for the bed, with the mattress, delivery and collection added, and a four week minimum hire. We deliver, assemble and demonstrate across bayside and south east Melbourne, and collect when you are finished.
Funding: NDIS and Support at Home
Short term equipment hire can often be covered under a plan. We work with NDIS and Support at Home, prepare compliant quotes quickly, and are used to working alongside occupational therapists and coordinators. Tell us your funding and we will guide you through it.
Why hire your bed from us in Cheltenham
We are a mobility equipment showroom owned and run by a local couple, not a faceless depot. Come and see the beds in our Cheltenham showroom, get honest advice on what actually suits, and deal with the same people from hire to delivery. If hiring turns into buying, we make that easy too.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a hospital bed in Melbourne?
Hire starts from $100 a week for the bed, with the mattress, delivery and collection added, and a four week minimum. Tell us the situation and we will give you a clear all in weekly quote. For longer term needs, buying is often better value and we are happy to compare the two.
Do you deliver and set the bed up?
Yes. We deliver, assemble and demonstrate the bed in the room across bayside and south east Melbourne, and collect it when you are finished, so there is nothing for you to move or build.
Can I hire a bed and then buy it?
Yes. If you decide the bed is the right long term answer, just let us know and we will help you choose and buy one, so trying before you commit is easy.
What is included with the hire?
An electric adjustable bed suited to the person, delivered and set up. You can add assist rails, a pressure care mattress or a bed stick, just ask when you book.
Can I hire a bed for palliative or end of life care?
Yes, and we handle these arrangements with care and without fuss. We can usually arrange delivery quickly so the bed is ready when it is needed.
How long can I hire a bed for?
Hire is a four week minimum and then runs on for as long as you need, up to several months. If you are likely to need it longer term, ask us about buying, which is often better value.
Come and see us in Cheltenham. You are welcome to visit the showroom at 2/136 Keys Road, Cheltenham, see the home care beds, try the controls, and talk through what will work best at home. We are a short drive from across Bayside and the south east, with parking at the door.
RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you are looking for an equipment supplier specialising in low and mid cost AT - including recliners and pressure care cushions, then look no further than Mobility Co.
They are a lovely small business owned by a cute and lovely young couple.
They have a showroom downstairs and they have a workspace upstairs, which they allow mobile therapists to use when they are in transit, and seeking a place to make a cuppa/heat food and sit down to finish off some admin work!
Owner, Daylan is very responsive and has a wealth knowledge to help any buyer!
Customer car parking in the lot
RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an OT, I cannot recommend Daylan and his team enough. They always go the extra mile to help out. Their product knowledge is outstanding, and they consistently provide all the right information and practical suggestions for what will suit best. They are super easy to communicate with and seamless to work alongside. Highly recommended!
RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We met our OT and Daylan at the extensive showroom in Cheltenham. From the minute my parents and I walked in the door, we felt like family. They genuinely cared about finding the best solutions for our needs. We ordered a recliner and a wheelchair and within two days, Daylan was personally delivering and installing everything. He is a super nice and caring person and made my parents feel comfortable and confident in what they were buying. It was a pleasure dealing with him and even nicer to be supporting a local family business. Thanks Daylan.
RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Daylan and the team at mobility co went above and beyond to help my Mum. They delivered, set up and followed up after delivery to ensure everything went smoothly. Highly recommend. Exceptional service and genuine care for the clients.
RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an OT who has worked with many different suppliers, Mobility Co really stands out. They have excellent product knowledge and combine this with genuine personal care of each client. Daylan and the team have been so wonderful to work with and are lovely people who are passionate about making a difference in the industry. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Daylan was extremely helpful, patient and so pleasant to deal with. His customer service was thoroughly outstanding, making my job of navigating My Aged Care for my mother so much easier.
It also was satisfying to support good people who own a small business. The attention to detail and follow up is second to none.
I highly recommend Mobility Co. They can really guide and assist you. Do yourself a favour!
RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took my nan in to mobility co in Cheltenham to look at adjustable beds, Daylan gave her plenty of time to try a few and find the right one no pressure at all. They delivered it set it up and took the old bed away. Easy to deal with and way more helpful than a normal bed shop, good option for anyone in bayside.
Related hire, guides and support
Related from Mobility Co: see our full mobility equipment hire in Melbourne, our guide to buying a hospital and home care bed, shower chair hire for the bathroom, and bed rails and bed sticks for added safety. Not sure which bed you need? Read adjustable bed versus hospital bed.
Need a bed sorted quickly? Call us on 1300 225 203 or visit our Cheltenham showroom. We will get the right bed delivered and set up, so home is ready.
