Rhythm SoftCaire DX Alternating Pressure Mattress
Rhythm SoftCaire DX Alternating Pressure Mattress System (Deluxe)
Overview
The Rhythm SoftCaire DX is a premium alternating-pressure and low-air-loss mattress system that helps relieve pressure and keep skin cool and dry during extended time in bed. Its cell-on-cell design uses 20 durable TPU air cells arranged in a two-layer structure: the top layer gently alternates pressure for comfort and circulation, while the lower layer keeps constant support — even during a power outage or when the bed is being moved. A premium digital pump delivers 8 LPM of airflow with auto-sensing technology that adjusts air pressure to the person's weight automatically.
It's loaded with thoughtful comfort and safety features: Seat-Inflate, Static, and Max-Firm modes with an adjustable cycle time; a pillow function with three static head cells for support; a heel-float function that deflates single cells to relieve vulnerable heels; a one-handed CPR quick-release for rapid deflation; a quick connector with cap that keeps the mattress inflated during transport; and spring-loaded, anti-kink tubes for consistent airflow. The 2-way-stretch top cover is low-shear, water-resistant, vapor-permeable, and anti-microbial. The system supports up to 450 pounds and is backed by an 18-month limited warranty.
Key Features
- Dual therapy — alternating pressure plus low air loss in one system.
- Cell-on-cell design: 20 durable TPU air cells in a two-layer structure — alternation plus constant support during power loss or transport.
- Premium digital pump (8 LPM) with auto-sensing that adjusts pressure to the person's weight.
- Multiple modes — Seat-Inflate, Static, and Max-Firm — with an adjustable cycle time.
- Low-air-loss (laser-drilled) helps keep skin cool and dry.
- Pillow function — three static head cells for added comfort.
- Heel-float function — single-cell deflation to relieve vulnerable heels.
- CPR quick-release for one-handed rapid deflation.
- Quick connector with cap keeps the mattress inflated during transport or a power outage.
- Spring-loaded, anti-kink tubes for consistent airflow and less service.
- 2-way-stretch cover — low-shear, water-resistant, vapor-permeable, and anti-microbial.
- Supports up to 450 lbs; 18-month limited warranty.
This is Rhythm's premium "Deluxe" pressure-relief system, and the standout is that it combines two therapies — alternating pressure and low air loss — in one mattress, where many systems do only one. The cell-on-cell construction matters for safety: even if the power fails or the bed needs to be moved, the lower layer keeps supporting, so no one is left resting on a deflated surface. The auto-sensing pump that tunes to body weight, along with the heel-float and pillow zones, are the kind of touches usually found on higher-end units. It lays over an existing bed frame and mattress, with the pump hanging on the footboard. If a higher weight capacity is needed, there's also a bariatric version (42" wide, up to 660 lbs). It's a comfort and skin-health aid, and works best alongside the repositioning guidance of a caregiver or clinician.
Product Specifications
- BrandRhythm Healthcare SoftCaire DX (Deluxe)
- TypeAlternating pressure + low air loss mattress system
- Air Cells20 x 8" TPU, cell-on-cell (two-layer)
- PumpDigital, 8 LPM, auto-sensing (weight-adjusting)
- ModesSeat-Inflate, Static, Max-Firm; adjustable cycle time
- Cover2-way stretch; low-shear, water-resistant, vapor-permeable, anti-microbial
- Dimensions (inflated)80" L x 35" W x 8" H
- Mattress Weight5.5 lbs
- Weight Capacity450 lbs
- Special FunctionsPillow, heel-float, CPR quick-release, quick connector, anti-kink tubes
- Warranty18-month limited
What does it do, and who is it for?
It combines alternating pressure and low air loss to relieve pressure and keep skin cool and dry during extended time in bed. That helps reduce the risk of pressure sores, improves comfort during long stays, and reduces the need for frequent manual repositioning by a caregiver.
What happens during a power outage or transport?
The cell-on-cell design and the quick connector with cap keep the mattress supportive and inflated during a power outage or when the bed is moved, so support isn't lost. The one-handed CPR quick-release also allows rapid deflation in an emergency.
How does it set up, and will it fit my bed?
The mattress lays over a standard bed frame and mattress, and the pump hangs on the footboard. It fits a standard-size bed at 80" long by 35" wide. If you need a higher weight capacity, a bariatric version (42" wide, up to 660 lbs) is also available.
Specifications and included contents are provided for reference and may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. Verify dimensions, capacity, and contents against the product documentation before use, and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe setup and operation.
