The Cadence Comfort Profiling Bed delivers a full suite of clinical profiling functions within a premium curved aesthetic designed for care home environments where residential appearance supports resident dignity and wellbeing. SWL 235kg (37 stone); maximum user weight 200kg (31 stone). Height 240-800mm. Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg standard. Auto-regression. Five-position footrest. Fully customisable head and footboards, side skirts, and split rail options. In-house upholstery. 5-year warranty. IPX4; emergency battery backup; lockable handset. MHRA compliant.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame SWL | 235kg (37 stone) |
| Maximum User Weight | 200kg (31 stone) |
| Height Range | 240 - 800mm |
| Overall Dimensions | 2155 x 1055mm |
| Total Bed Weight | 126kg |
| Backrest Angle | Up to 70 degrees |
| Knee Rest Angle | Up to 45 degrees |
| Footrest | 5 positions (adjustable lower leg support) |
| Trendelenburg | Standard - both directions |
| Auto-Regression | Standard |
| Side Rails | Optional split side rails |
| Customisation | Frame width; boards; side skirts; finishes; in-house upholstery |
| Motor Protection | IPX4 |
| Safety Features | Emergency battery backup; lockable handset |
| Reference | NCL-CADENCE.COMFORT.C |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Compliance | MHRA guidelines; MHOR 1992 (height adjustment) |
The Cadence Comfort Profiling Bed complies with MHRA guidelines for profiling beds. Optional split side rail use must be assessed through an individual rail risk assessment under MHRA bed safety guidance, with the two-handed release requirement confirmed for the specific rail configuration selected. SWL and user weight must be verified per MHOR 1992. The IPX4 motor protection and low-voltage electrical design meet the electrical safety standards applicable to care home bed environments. Equipment register records, mattress depth confirmation, and MDR conformity documentation must be maintained for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
What is the five-position footrest and what clinical conditions benefit from adjustable lower leg support?
The five-position footrest is an adjustable section at the foot end of the bed platform that raises the lower legs and feet to different elevations independently of the knee break function. Standard profiling bed knee breaks elevate the thigh section; the footrest adds adjustment of the lower leg and foot below the knee, allowing the complete leg elevation angle to be precisely configured. Clinical conditions benefiting from adjustable lower leg elevation include: peripheral oedema and lymphoedema management, where gravity-assisted drainage of the lower limb is the treatment mechanism; post-surgical lower limb elevation protocols; venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis prevention during extended bed rest; and heel pressure injury prevention, where elevating the heels off the mattress surface removes the contact pressure on the heel entirely. The five-position range allows the clinician to select the specific elevation angle prescribed for each indication rather than being limited to a fixed elevation, which is particularly relevant when the prescribed angle changes as the resident's condition evolves during their care episode.
What does the in-house upholstery service provide, and why does headboard customisation matter in a care home context?
The in-house upholstery service provides the option to select the fabric, colour, and finish of the headboard and footboard upholstery from a catalogue of options, allowing the care home to match the bed appearance to the room's interior design scheme or to accommodate individual resident preferences. This matters in care home contexts for two primary reasons. First, under CQC Regulation 10 on dignity and respect, care homes are expected to maintain residents' wellbeing and personal preferences across all aspects of their living environment, including the appearance of their bedroom furniture; a resident who moves into a care home retains preferences about the aesthetic of their sleeping environment, and customisable furniture supports those preferences more effectively than a standard clinical appearance. Second, care homes seeking to present a residential rather than institutional environment as part of their market positioning benefit from beds that integrate visually with the room decor rather than appearing as clinical equipment; this is particularly relevant for premium care homes where the physical environment is part of the care offering being presented to prospective residents and their families.