Protekt Protopia EXP Expandable Homecare Bed
Protekt Protopia EXP Expandable Ultra-Low Homecare Bed — Full Electric, 550 lb Capacity
Overview
The Protekt Protopia EXP is a full-electric homecare bed that adapts to the person and the room like almost nothing else in its class. Its width expands tool-free from 36″ to 42″ to 48″, and its length from 80″ to 84″ to 88″, so a single bed can fit a compact bedroom or open up to a generous, roomy sleeping surface for a taller or larger frame. Built on heavy-duty welded steel, it supports up to 550 lbs.
An ultra-low 7″ setting brings the sleeping surface close to the floor for reassurance and easy entry and exit, then rises to 31″ so a caregiver can assist at a comfortable, back-friendly working height. A 10-function hand pendant controls head and foot articulation, an auto-contour setting that raises the head and knees together, and head-up and foot-up tilt positioning. Quick-release head and foot boards are included in a choice of warm wood finishes, and casters make the bed easy to reposition. Choose your safety-side option and finish below.
Safety-Side Options
- SoftTouch Swing Rail (pair) — a padded, swing-down side rail.
- Quarter Side Rail (pair) — a compact rail at the head end for a hand-hold and light containment.
- Qbar Assist Bar (pair) — a grab bar to help with sitting up and standing.
- Pivot Assist Bar (pair) — a pivoting grab bar for support getting in and out.
Head & Foot Board Finishes
- Oak — light, warm, and neutral.
- Mahogany — deep, classic, and rich.
- Amber Cherry — warm reddish tones.
Key Features
- Full-electric hi-low with a 10-function hand pendant.
- Ultra-low 7″ height for reassurance and easy entry; rises to 31″ for comfortable caregiving.
- Tool-free expandable width — 36″ / 42″ / 48″.
- Tool-free expandable length — 80″ / 84″ / 88″.
- Heavy-duty welded steel — 550 lb weight capacity.
- Head and foot articulation plus auto-contour — raises the head and knees together.
- Head-up and foot-up tilt positioning.
- Quick-release wood head & foot boards included.
- Choice of safety side — swing rail, quarter rail, Qbar assist bar, or Pivot assist bar.
- Casters with locks for easy repositioning.
- Modern, home-friendly design.
- HSA/FSA eligible.
- Backed by a 15-year frame warranty and a 5-year warranty on electrical components.
Equipment Specialist Insight: The expandable frame is what sets this bed apart — most homecare beds come in one size, but the Protopia grows from a tidy 36″ up to a roomy 48″ wide and 88″ long, all without tools, so it fits both the room and the person. The 7″-to-31″ travel earns its keep twice over: drop it near the floor for reassurance and easy transfers, then raise it to spare a caregiver's back. On the safety side, choose by what's actually needed — the Swing Rail and Quarter Rail give you a rail to hold or lean against, while the Pivot and Qbar assist bars give a sturdy grab handle to help sit up and stand rather than a full rail. One thing to plan for: the mattress isn't included, so pair it with a foam, gel, or alternating-pressure mattress sized to the width you choose. And because this is a heavy welded-steel bed, arrange for delivery and setup help ahead of time. On a purchase this size it's also reassuring to know it's HSA/FSA-eligible and backed by a long frame warranty.
Technical Specifications
- BrandProtekt (Proactive Medical)
- ModelProtopia EXP (Expandable Ultra-Low LTC Bed)
- TypeFull-electric hi-low homecare bed
- Width (expandable)36″ / 42″ / 48″
- Length (expandable)80″ / 84″ / 88″
- Height Range7″–31″
- Weight Capacity550 lbs
- FrameHeavy-duty welded steel
- Controls10-function hand pendant
- PositioningHead/foot articulation, auto-contour, head-up/foot-up tilt
- Safety-Side OptionsSwing Rail / Quarter Rail / Qbar Bar / Pivot Bar (pair)
- Head & Foot BoardsQuick-release, included
- FinishesOak / Mahogany / Amber Cherry
- MobilityCasters with locks
- MattressNot included (optional)
- EligibilityHSA/FSA eligible
- Warranty15-year frame; 5-year electrical components
Does it come with a mattress?
No — the mattress is a separate option. Choose a foam, gel, or alternating-pressure mattress sized to the width you select (36″, 42″, or 48″).
What's the difference between the rail and assist-bar options?
The SoftTouch Swing Rail and Quarter Side Rail give you a side rail to hold or lean against. The Pivot and Qbar options are assist bars — grab handles that help with sitting up and standing rather than a full rail. Choose based on the kind of support you want.
How wide and long does it get?
Width expands to 36″, 42″, or 48″, and length to 80″, 84″, or 88″ — both adjust tool-free.
Mattress not included. Retail packaging and specifications may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. This is a heavy item — please arrange delivery and setup accordingly.
