Product Overview: Companion Bed (Icare Model)
The Icare Companion Bed is a specialized, stationary sleeping solution designed to allow partners, parents, or caregivers to sleep comfortably alongside a loved one who requires a primary adjustable homecare bed. It is not a motorized hospital bed itself, but rather a companion piece that matches the aesthetic and height of Icare’s adjustable homecare range.
Key Specifications
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Weight Capacity: 100 kg (includes mattress)
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Height: Fixed height of 345mm–370mm from floor to mattress platform
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Dimensions: Available in Long Single and King Single sizes
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Under-bed Clearance: 150mm for easy cleaning and maintenance
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Warranty: 5-year warranty on the base
Product Specs
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Construction: Non-mechanical, stationary timber slat system
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Upholstery: Hard-wearing, commercial-grade fabric available in various colors (e.g., Onyx, Stone, Dove Grey) to match adjustable bed models
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Mobility: Equipped with furniture-grade castors and glides for easy placement
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Design: Features recessed, upholstered center rails to eliminate gaps between the two mattresses for seamless comfort
What Makes This Different
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Purpose-Built for Proximity: Unlike standard twin beds, this is engineered specifically to sit flush against an adjustable medical bed, ensuring the partner can sleep as close as possible to the patient.
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Unified Aesthetic: It is designed to look like part of a matched bedroom set rather than separate pieces of equipment, helping to maintain a “home-like” environment.
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Stationary Stability: With zero moving parts, it provides a stable, predictable surface that perfectly complements the dynamic movement of the adjacent adjustable bed.
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Customization: It can be configured for left or right-side sleeping and includes options for matching headboards.
Why We Like It
We appreciate the Icare Companion Bed because it addresses the emotional and practical needs of home care that are often overlooked by clinical equipment. Providing a way for partners to sleep side-by-side preserves intimacy and reduces the sense of isolation that can come with medical recovery at home. By eliminating the gap between mattresses and matching the height of the primary care bed, it solves the logistical headache of trying to “piece together” a dual-bed setup using mismatched furniture. It is a simple, high-quality solution that restores a sense of normalcy and togetherness in a bedroom where medical needs are present.
Note: There are also other “companion” style systems (such as the SonderCare Aura or 8000 Series) that function as fully integrated, dual-motor split-king setups. If you were looking for an active dual-motor system rather than a stationary companion base, please let me know!
