Proactive Medical Altara Medical Homecare Bed Series
The Proactive Medical Altara Series Homecare Beds provide an exceptional balance of clinical functionality, safety, and comfort for recovery at home. Built on a traditional, high-strength spring deck frame, this durable system offers the essential support needed to ease long-term care management for both users and caregivers. The channel-frame construction maximizes strength while keeping the structural profile optimized for effortless placement in any residential bedroom layout.
To meet varying needs and budget preferences, this versatile bed platform can be configured in either Semi-Electric or Full-Electric operation styles. The Semi-Electric model utilizes an intuitive motorized pendant control to smoothly adjust the head and knee sections for positioning or pressure relief, while relying on a manual hand crank to adjust the overall deck height. The premium Full-Electric model mechanizes all adjustments—including head, knee, and overall deck height—completely eliminating physical strain for caregivers during transfers and daily care tasks.
Every bed configuration is completely customizable to deliver an out-of-the-box home care solution. You can purchase the base bed frame individually, or upgrade your selection to include a matching pair of Half-Length Side Rails or Full-Length Safety Side Rails to prevent accidental falls. For the ultimate hassle-free setup, choose a comprehensive Bed Package that pairs your selected frame and rail configuration with a therapeutic Protekt 100 Premium Homecare Foam Mattress, engineered specifically for restorative pressure redistribution and deep clinical comfort. Need replacement parts or additional accessories? See our Altara Bed Replacement Parts & Accessories page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Semi-Electric and a Full-Electric bed? The primary difference comes down to how the overall height of the bed frame itself is raised or lowered from the floor:
- Semi-Electric Beds: The headrest and foot/knee sections are fully motorized and adjust automatically using the hand pendant. However, changing the overall height of the bed deck requires a caregiver to manually turn a physical hand crank located at the foot of the bed.
- Full-Electric Beds: Every single movement is fully motorized. The head, knees, and overall height of the bed are controlled entirely via the push-button hand pendant. This completely eliminates manual cranking, making it much easier for caregivers to adjust the bed height for safe transfers or caregiving tasks.
Why does the bed height adjustment matter? Adjusting the overall bed height is crucial for safety and transfer dynamics. Lowering the bed makes it much easier and safer for a user to transition their feet to the floor when exiting, whereas raising the bed brings the user to an ergonomic working level for caregivers, protecting them from lower back strain.
Core Technical Specifications
| Equipment Parameter | Certified Performance Metric |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / Brand | Proactive Medical Products |
| Bed Deck Construction | Heavy-duty, high-strength residential spring deck configuration |
| Pendant Hand Control | Ergonomic, impact-resistant hand pendant with intuitive push-button controls |
| Mattress Specifications | Protekt 100 therapeutic support surface foam mattress (included on 'Package' options) |
| Safety Hardware Options | Choice of matching Half-Length or Full-Length side rails (or frame-only) |
| Head & Foot Boards | Durable, high-impact composite head and footboard panels included standard |
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
