Fall Mats for Hospital Beds and Bedside Use
A cushioned surface placed directly beside the bed helps protect residents who are at risk of rolling out. The Medacure FM2470 measures 70" long by 24" wide and is made for placement beside hospital beds and patient beds. If caregivers need to clear the floor during the day, the Protekt Safety Foam Fall Mat offers full-length bedside coverage in 24" x 66" and 36" x 66" sizes and folds away when not in use. A bedside fall mat works alongside hi-low hospital beds that lower toward the floor and hospital bed rails, rounding out the safety setup of any room with hospital beds.
Low Profile Fall Mats for Wheelchairs and Equipment
A low profile fall mat sits close to the floor, so there is less height to step over or roll across. The Protekt 0.7" Low-Profile Bedside Mat is 0.7" high, with a beveled edge that helps prevent accidental tripping and a non-skid bottom that helps keep it in place. The Medacure FM2470 is 3/4" high, with a high-density PU foam core and a thin, floor-hugging perimeter with a gradual incline, so wheelchairs and equipment can roll over it. Both mats have a non-skid or anti-slip base.
Fall Mats for Elderly Adults and Senior Care Settings
In rooms furnished with nursing home furniture, a fall mat also has to be easy to keep clean. The Medacure FM2470 has a non-toxic, phthalate-free PVC leather textured surface and a compression welded seal that helps prevent moisture penetration. It is made for assisted living, memory care units and transfer zones around medical recliners. The Protekt Safety Foam has an antimicrobial and antibacterial nylon top cover and is used in healthcare facilities, nursing homes and home care. The Protekt 0.7" carries a 5-year non-prorated warranty and the Protekt Safety Foam a 1-year non-prorated warranty. Whichever fall prevention mat you choose is one part of a broader room safety plan, since a mat cushions an impact rather than stopping a fall.
Folding Foam Mats and a Multi-Use Overlay
If floor space is limited, the Protekt Safety Foam is available in bi-fold and tri-fold designs for easy storage and transport. It uses fire-retardant foam that meets CA #117 flammability standards, and custom sizes are available upon request.The Icare XP Support Firm Mattress Overlay/Underlay is a 2-inch firm overlay with a 560 lb weight capacity, available in Twin XL, Full XL and Queen. It can be used three ways: as an overlay that firms up an existing mattress, as an underlay that adds support beneath a mattress, or as a crash mat on the floor beside the bed. You can also browse our hospital bed mattresses.
Folding foam mats range from about $89 to $167, low profile mats from about $124 to $195, and the multi-use Icare overlay from about $278 to $404, depending on size. All four products ship free by ground to the lower 48 states and are HSA/FSA eligible. For bulk orders, call 833-499-4450.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are fall mats?
Fall mats are cushioned mats made of impact-resistant foam or vinyl polymer, placed on the floor beside a bed or chair to help reduce injury if someone falls or rolls out. The low profile mats have beveled edges that help prevent tripping, and the mats have non-skid or anti-slip bases and easy-to-clean covers. The mats in this collection are 70" or 66" long. The collection includes low profile mats, a folding foam mat and a multi-use overlay that doubles as a crash mat.
What is a good fall mat for seniors?
A good fall mat for seniors has a length that covers the bedside (66" or 70"), a beveled or low profile edge, a non-slip base and a cover that cleans easily. The Protekt 0.7" has a 0.7" profile, the Medacure FM2470 is positioned for senior care and memory care facilities, and the Protekt Safety Foam comes in bi-fold and tri-fold designs for easy storage.
Do fall mats work?
Fall mats are designed to help reduce the risk of injury by cushioning the impact of a bedside fall. They do not prevent a fall from happening. They work best as one part of a broader safety plan, such as pairing the mat with the right bed height. For more strategies, read our fall prevention guide.
