From Georgia, With Care: Flexabed's American-Made Adjustable Beds Since 1969

A Bed Built in Georgia Since 1969

There is a factory in LaFayette, Georgia, a small city tucked in the northwest corner of the state, where adjustable beds have been built by hand for over four decades.

Flexabed started in 1969 in Gardena, California, making flexible bed systems for a market that barely existed at the time. In 1979, the company expanded to a new plant in LaFayette, Georgia, where it has remained ever since. The factory has grown. The product line has expanded. The ownership has stayed in the family. What has not changed is where the beds are made and how they are made.

That address, 1825 Hillsdale Road, LaFayette, Georgia, is not a distribution warehouse. It is a manufacturing facility where workers cut, weld, wire, and assemble every Flexabed by hand before it ships to your home.

For a full account of the company's history, from the early days in California through the decades of innovation in Georgia, visit Flexabed's history page.

What Built-to-Order Actually Means

Most furniture and bedding sold in the United States today is built in advance, warehoused, and shipped when ordered. The product that arrives at your door may have been sitting in a facility for weeks or months before you purchased it.

Flexabed works differently. Every bed is built to order. When you place your order, production begins on your specific configuration, the model you chose, in the length you selected, with the mattress and accessories you specified. That bed did not exist before your order. It is built for you.

This approach has practical consequences that matter over the life of the bed.

Quality control is tighter. When a bed is built to a specific order rather than in high-volume batches for inventory, each unit receives direct attention from the craftspeople assembling it. A problem in a mass-production run might affect dozens of units before it is caught. A problem in a built-to-order unit is caught during that unit's assembly.

Replacement parts are available. Because Flexabed manufactures its own beds and has been doing so continuously for over 55 years, replacement parts exist for every model currently in production. If an actuator needs replacing three years from now, the part exists and is available. This is not guaranteed with imported beds or brands that discontinue models frequently.

Long-term support is real. A family-owned American manufacturer with 55 years in the same location has different incentives than a company that sources overseas and can walk away from a product line. Flexabed's warranty support and parts availability reflect the confidence that comes from owning the entire manufacturing process.

What American Manufacturing Makes Possible: 55 Years of Innovation

In the 1980s, Flexabed innovated the adjustable bed with new features like split mattresses, hi-low motion, and underbed lighting. These were not industry-standard features at the time, they were innovations developed by a small American manufacturer experimenting with what adjustable beds could do.

In 2008, Flexabed introduced the wireless remote. In the 2010s, the company added programmable memory positions and wave massage. Each of these developments came from a manufacturer that owns its production process and can implement changes without navigating overseas supply chains or factory contracts.

That flexibility, the ability to add a feature, refine a mechanism, or respond to customer feedback, is a direct benefit of domestic manufacturing. It is why Flexabed's current lineup includes voice activation, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB charging ports alongside the head and foot adjustment functions the beds have always offered.

Customization: Your Bed, Built Your Way

The built-to-order model enables a level of customization that mass-produced adjustable beds cannot offer. When you order a Flexabed, you are not choosing from preset configurations. You are specifying a bed.

Mattress Options

The mattress matters as much as the frame for daily comfort and long-term health. Flexabed offers four mattress types to match different needs and preferences.

The Traditional Innerspring mattress is available in soft, medium, and firm tension, providing the familiar feel that most sleepers are accustomed to. The Low Profile mattress at 5.5 inches works for patients who need a lower overall bed height, particularly relevant for the Hi-Low model where minimizing the height at the lowest position is a priority. The Gel Memory Foam mattress manages heat and conforms to the body's shape, reducing pressure points during extended rest. The Innerspring/Memory Foam Combo combines the support structure of innerspring with the contouring properties of memory foam for patients who want both.

Bed Length Options

Flexabed beds are available in three lengths: 74 inches, 80 inches, and 84 inches. The 84-inch option accommodates taller users who find standard 80-inch beds too short, a practical consideration that most adjustable bed manufacturers do not offer.

Side Rail Options

Factory-installed mounting plates for optional side rails are included on all Flexabed models. Rails can be added on one side or both sides, with up to two rails per side for a maximum of four. Rail covers with a large pocket are also available, providing a resting surface for the remote, glasses, or a phone within easy reach.

Height Extensions

Leg extensions in 2-inch to 7-inch increments raise the overall bed height for users who need a higher sleeping surface or who require additional clearance for under-bed equipment. This is a built-in accommodation for different body types and care needs that is specified at the time of order.

Smart Add-Ons

With the wireless remote option, a full suite of technology add-ons becomes available. Underbed lighting illuminates the floor for safe nighttime movement without turning on room lights. A massage system provides adjustable vibration for comfort and circulation. Voice activation allows hands-free position changes, particularly useful for patients with limited hand mobility. Wireless phone charging and USB ports on both sides of the bed keep devices within reach without getting up. Bluetooth connectivity through the Okin SmartBed app provides smartphone control of all functions.

These are not aftermarket accessories bolted onto a mass-produced frame. They are integrated options built into the bed during production.

The Three Flexabed Models

Flexabed Hi-Low: Full Medical Functionality in a Home Aesthetic

The Hi-Low is Flexabed's home care model, an adjustable bed that adds hi-low height adjustment to the standard head and foot elevation functions. The entire platform raises and lowers between 11 inches and 18.5 inches (with leg pads, without mattress), or between 13.25 and 20.75 inches with casters. This is the feature that separates the Hi-Low from standard adjustable beds and makes it appropriate for patients who need caregiver access or fall prevention height management.

Head elevation reaches approximately 70 degrees. Foot elevation reaches approximately 40 degrees. The bed supports 400 lbs single occupant and 700 lbs in split occupant configuration, with the important note that no single person should exceed 400 lbs. Available in Twin, Full, Queen, and Split King, in lengths of 74, 80, and 84 inches.

The Hi-Low carries a lifetime limited warranty on the frame and mechanics, the same warranty confidence that applies to every Flexabed built in LaFayette.

Key Specs: Flexabed Hi-Low

• Height Range: 11" to 18.5" without mattress (leg pads); 13.25" to 20.75" with casters
• Head Elevation: Approximately 70°
• Foot Elevation: Approximately 40°
• Weight Capacity: 400 lbs single; 700 lbs split (no single person over 400 lbs)
• Sizes: Twin, Full, Queen, Split King (74", 80", 84" lengths)
• Mattress Options: Traditional Innerspring, Low Profile (5.5"), Gel Memory Foam, Combo
• Smart Features: Underbed lighting, massage, voice activation, USB and wireless charging, Bluetooth (wireless remote option)
• Side Rails: Factory-mounted plates included
• Warranty: Lifetime limited on frame and mechanics

GET THIS IF you need hi-low height adjustment for home care alongside full head and foot positioning, in a bed that looks like home furniture, not medical equipment.

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Flexabed Premier: The Comfort and Lifestyle Model

The Premier is Flexabed's flagship comfort model, a full adjustable bed with independent head and foot elevation, whisper-quiet motor operation, and the full suite of smart add-on options. It does not include hi-low height adjustment, which is why Flexabed recommends upgrading to the Hi-Low for patients who need full base height movement.

The Premier is available in Twin (38"), Full (54"), Queen (60"), Split Queen (60"), King, and Split King, in lengths of 74, 80, and 84 inches. Weight capacity is 300 lbs standard, with 400 lbs available through the Heavy Duty Reinforcement upgrade. Head elevation reaches approximately 70 degrees and foot to approximately 40 degrees. The bed attaches to existing headboards, maintaining the bedroom aesthetic without requiring new furniture.

Like every Flexabed, the Premier is hand-built in LaFayette, Georgia. The lifetime limited warranty on the frame and mechanics applies.

Key Specs: Flexabed Premier 

• Functions: Independent head and foot elevation
• Weight Capacity: 300 lbs standard; 400 lbs with Heavy Duty Reinforcement
• Sizes: Twin 38", Full 54", Queen 60", Split Queen 60", King, Split King (74", 80", 84" lengths)
• Head Elevation: Approximately 70°
• Foot Elevation: Approximately 40°
• Motor: Whisper-quiet
• Headboard: Attaches to existing headboards
• Warranty: Lifetime limited on frame and mechanics

GET THIS IF you want independent head and foot adjustment for comfort, reading, and sleep positioning, in a bed that attaches to your existing headboard and blends into the bedroom.

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Flexabed Value Flex: American Quality at an Accessible Price

The Value Flex is the entry point into the Flexabed lineup, the same American-made construction, the same built-to-order production process, the same LaFayette facility, at a lower price point. It provides independent head and foot adjustment via wired remote at a fixed bed height of 22 inches (21 inches without casters).

Available in Twin, Full, Queen, Split Queen, and Split King, in lengths of 74, 80, and 84 inches. Weight capacity is 300 lbs standard (400 lbs with Heavy Duty Reinforcement). Multiple mattress options apply. The Value Flex attaches to existing headboards and carries a lifetime limited warranty on bed and mattresses.

The Value Flex is the honest answer to "I want a Flexabed but I need it to cost less." Nothing in the construction is different. The bed is built by the same people in the same facility. The price reflects the model tier, not the manufacturing standard.

Key Specs: Flexabed Value Flex 

• Functions: Independent head and foot adjustment, wired remote
• Height: 22" fixed (21" without casters)
• Weight Capacity: 300 lbs standard; 400 lbs with Heavy Duty Reinforcement
• Sizes: Twin, Full, Queen, Split Queen, Split King (74", 80", 84" lengths)
• Warranty: Lifetime limited on bed and mattresses
• Headboard: Attaches to existing headboards

GET THIS IF you want the American manufacturing quality of a Flexabed at the most accessible price point in the lineup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Flexabed adjustable beds made? 
Every Flexabed is made in LaFayette, Georgia. The manufacturing facility has been in operation since 1979 at 1825 Hillsdale Road, LaFayette, Georgia 30728. The company started in Gardena, California in 1969 before expanding to Georgia.

Is Flexabed a family-owned company? 
Yes. Flexabed has been family-owned since its founding in 1969, over 55 years of continuous family ownership and American manufacturing.

How long does it take to build a Flexabed? 
Each bed is built to order. Production and shipping timelines vary by model and current order volume. Contact MedShopDirect at 833-499-4450 for current lead times.

Can I customize my Flexabed? 
Yes. Customization options include mattress type (Innerspring, Low Profile, Gel Memory Foam, or Combo), bed length (74", 80", or 84"), side rails, height extensions, and smart add-ons including massage, underbed lighting, voice activation, USB and wireless charging, and Bluetooth connectivity.

What warranty does a Flexabed carry? 
All three models carry a lifetime limited warranty on the frame and mechanics. The Value Flex extends this to cover mattresses as well. This warranty reflects the manufacturer's confidence in a product built in their own facility by their own team.

What is the difference between the Flexabed Hi-Low and the Premier? 
The Hi-Low includes full hi-low platform height adjustment, raising and lowering the entire bed between approximately 11 and 18.5 inches. The Premier does not include hi-low adjustment, it provides independent head and foot elevation only. For home care situations where a caregiver needs to access the patient at a working height, or where fall prevention requires a lower bed position, the Hi-Low is the appropriate model.

Are replacement parts available for Flexabed beds? 
Yes. Because Flexabed manufactures its own products domestically and has done so continuously since 1969, replacement parts are available for current models. This is one of the practical advantages of buying from a long-established American manufacturer rather than a brand sourcing from overseas.