How to Get a Hospital Bed for Free
Home hospital beds can support positioning and care needs. Bed frames, mattresses, rails and accessories may be offered separately.
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Free or donated equipment may become yours, while a loan normally needs to be returned. Reuse programs can offer loans, gifts or reduced-price sales. Funding and insurance resources may help with costs without supplying equipment directly.
What to confirm before you apply
Confirm what is included, safe access, room dimensions, delivery, installation and removal. Ask your care team about the appropriate configuration.
- Does the program serve your address?
- Is the item currently available, or is there a waitlist?
- What fees, deposits or return terms apply?
- Do you need an order, referral or proof of residency?
- Where do you collect it, and is delivery available?
Coverage and funding
Medicare, Medicaid and VA routes have separate requirements. Discuss the equipment with your provider and the responsible plan or program before relying on coverage.
Medicare & Medicaid guidance · Veterans resources · Financial assistance
Common questions
Does a listing guarantee free equipment?
No. Review the benefit type and contact the organization. Inventory, costs and eligibility can change.
What if the exact equipment is not listed?
Ask the program directly or broaden the search. The directory only tags equipment supported by its research; an absent tag does not establish that the program never carries the item.
Can I visit without calling?
Call first to confirm service eligibility, the collection address, hours and stock. Some listed addresses are administrative or mailing locations.
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151 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.
133 local • 0 statewide/regional • 1 national/multistate • 17 funding/referral resources
Direct equipment programs
ACCESS
Service area: Rogue Valley residents
Rogue Valley residents
Medical Equipment Assistance
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ALS Association — Minnesota / North Dakota / South Dakota
Service area: People with ALS in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
People with ALS in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
Medical Equipment Loans
Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Portable Ramp; Bath/Toilet and Transfer Equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Amicus
Service area: Any community member; Bangor collection through Bouchea Center for Learning
Any community member; Bangor collection through Bouchea Center for Learning
Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Shower Chair; Commode; Cane; Crutches; Bed Rail
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Avon Grove Lions Club
Service area: Anyone in community with need; southern Chester County base; confirm cross-border pickup
Anyone in community with need; southern Chester County base; confirm cross-border pickup
Hospital & Medical Equipment Program
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Lift chair; Shower chair; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Bridge Disability Ministries
Service area: Visitors in need; delivery within specified Puget Sound radius
Visitors in need; delivery within specified Puget Sound radius
Meyer Medical Equipment Center
Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Lift — subtype Unknown; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Grab bar
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Cape Cod HELP
Service area: Cape Cod and Islands
Cape Cod and Islands
Hospital Equipment Loan Program
Mobility Scooter; Manual Wheelchair; Transport Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Transfer Bench; Cane; Commode; Wheelchair Ramp
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Carey Services / Carey Health Solutions
Service area: Grant County delivery/pickup; eligibility outside county confirm
Grant County delivery/pickup; eligibility outside county confirm
DME Loans
Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Ramp
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Center for Independence
Service area: Eagle, Pitkin and Garfield
Eagle, Pitkin and Garfield
DME lending — Glenwood Springs
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Center for Independence
Service area: Mesa and Delta
Mesa and Delta
DME lending — Grand Junction
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Center for Independence
Service area: Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel
Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel
DME lending — Montrose
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Center for Independence
Service area: Chaffee, Lake, Gunnison and Hinsdale
Chaffee, Lake, Gunnison and Hinsdale
DME lending — Salida
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)
Service area: Contact Hayward coordinator; newly selected Northern California AT reuse center
Contact Hayward coordinator; newly selected Northern California AT reuse center
Donated equipment and AT lending
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Other assistive technology
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Community Support of the Piedmont
Service area: Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and surrounding counties
Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and surrounding counties
Medical equipment loan closet
Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Convalescent Aid Society
Service area: Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Free DME loans — Burbank
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutches; Transfer equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Convalescent Aid Society
Service area: Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Free DME loans — Pasadena
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutches; Transfer equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Coventry/West Greenwich Lions Club
Service area: Pawtuxet Valley area
Pawtuxet Valley area
Medical Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker; Shower Chair; Toilet / Bed Rail; Cane; Crutches; Hospital Bed; Commode; Hoyer Lift
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Family Health Care Amigos
Service area: Santa Cruz and Cochise counties
Santa Cruz and Cochise counties
Lending Shed — Patagonia
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Canes; Crutches; Toilet lifts; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle-loading…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Foundation Assisting Seniors
Service area: Las Vegas Valley
Las Vegas Valley
Durable medical equipment loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Knee walker
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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