Invacare microAIR® MA500 Medical Air Mattress System
$575.00
✔️ Alternating pressure and low air loss
✔️ 8 adjustable patient comfort settings
✔️ Cell-in-cell bottoming out protection
✔️ Natural heel pressure relief slope
✔️ Audio and visual safety alarms
✔️ Vapor permeable low shear cover
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Medical Air Mattress with Alternating Pressure & Low Air Loss Therapy
The Invacare microAIR® MA500 Medical Air Mattress System is a lightweight, easy-to-use medical air mattress designed to help support the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries for patients at low to medium risk.
This powered hospital bed air mattress combines alternating pressure and low air loss mattress therapy in one complete system. It includes 2-in-1 alternating pressure cycles, 8 adjustable comfort settings, a 10-minute cycle time, low air loss airflow, a cell-in-cell safety design, natural heel slope support, audio/visual alarms, and a vapor-permeable quilted nylon cover.
Whether you are searching for:
- ✔️ A medical air mattress
- ✔️ A hospital bed air mattress
- ✔️ A low air loss mattress
- ✔️ An air mattress for pressure ulcers
- ✔️ An alternating pressure mattress system
- ✔️ A powered air mattress with pump
- ✔️ A pressure injury prevention mattress
- ✔️ A mattress for bedridden patients
- ✔️ A therapeutic air mattress for homecare
- ✔️ A hospital mattress with audio and visual alarms
the Invacare microAIR® MA500 is built to provide dependable pressure redistribution, moisture protection, heel pressure reduction, and caregiver-friendly operation for homecare, rehab, nursing facilities, assisted living, and long-term care environments.
Why the Invacare microAIR® MA500 Stands Out
The microAIR® MA500 stands out because it combines essential powered mattress therapies in a system that is lightweight, simple to operate, and designed for everyday patient care.
Key benefits include:
- ✔️ Medical air mattress therapy system
- ✔️ Alternating pressure and low air loss
- ✔️ 2-in-1 pressure cycles
- ✔️ 8 adjustable comfort settings
- ✔️ 10-minute alternating cycle time
- ✔️ Cell-in-cell bottoming-out protection
- ✔️ Natural heel slope pressure reduction
- ✔️ Audio and visual pump alarms
- ✔️ Low shear quilted nylon cover
- ✔️ 350 lb. weight capacity
Alternating Pressure Therapy for Pressure Injury Support
Alternating pressure therapy helps shift pressure across the mattress surface by cycling air through different cells.
This helps reduce prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas such as:
- ✔️ Sacrum and tailbone
- ✔️ Hips
- ✔️ Heels
- ✔️ Back
- ✔️ Shoulders
For patients who spend extended time in bed, the microAIR® MA500 helps provide continuous pressure redistribution support through its 10-minute alternating cycle.
This makes it a strong air mattress for pressure ulcers when the care goal is low-to-medium risk pressure injury prevention and treatment support.
Low Air Loss Mattress Therapy for Moisture Protection
The MA500 also provides low air loss mattress therapy, helping support moisture protection and skin comfort.
Low air loss support helps:
- ✔️ Reduce moisture buildup
- ✔️ Support a cooler resting surface
- ✔️ Help protect skin from excess dampness
- ✔️ Improve comfort during long bed rest
- ✔️ Support pressure injury care routines
The oversized pliable quilted nylon top cover is highly vapor permeable and designed to provide low shear, friction reduction, and moisture protection.
8 Adjustable Comfort Settings
The Invacare microAIR® MA500 includes 8 adjustable comfort settings depending on the patient’s therapy requirement.
These settings allow caregivers to better match the mattress feel and support level to:
- ✔️ Patient comfort preference
- ✔️ Body weight
- ✔️ Therapy needs
- ✔️ Pressure redistribution requirements
- ✔️ Caregiver assessment
This makes the MA500 more flexible than a simple fixed-pressure mattress system.
10-Minute Alternating Pressure Cycle
The pump operates with a 10-minute alternating pressure cycle.
This helps:
- ✔️ Regularly shift pressure points
- ✔️ Support low-to-medium risk patients
- ✔️ Improve long-term bed comfort
- ✔️ Reduce prolonged pressure exposure
- ✔️ Support pressure injury prevention routines
The 2-in-1 alternating pressure cycles are designed to help ensure protection for patients with low to medium risk.
Cell-in-Cell Design Helps Prevent Bottoming Out
The microAIR® MA500 includes a cell-in-cell design that helps prevent bottoming out in the event of a power failure while the mattress remains connected to the compressor pump.
This feature is important because bottoming out can reduce therapeutic support and increase pressure exposure.
The cell-in-cell design helps:
- ✔️ Maintain added support during power loss
- ✔️ Improve patient safety protection
- ✔️ Support more consistent mattress structure
- ✔️ Give caregivers added confidence
Natural Heel Slope for Vulnerable Heel Areas
The natural heel slope is designed to help decrease pressure in the patient’s vulnerable heel area.
This matters because heels are one of the most common pressure-sensitive areas during long bed rest.
Heel slope support helps:
- ✔️ Reduce heel pressure concentration
- ✔️ Support lower leg comfort
- ✔️ Help protect vulnerable skin areas
- ✔️ Improve pressure redistribution near the feet
For patients with limited mobility, heel pressure management is one of the most important mattress considerations.
Soft Nylon Urethane-Backed Cells
The air cells are made with soft nylon urethane-backed material designed for easy cleaning and to help minimize the proliferation of bacterial growth.
This supports:
- ✔️ Easier caregiver maintenance
- ✔️ Cleaner patient care routines
- ✔️ Durable air cell performance
- ✔️ Practical healthcare use
Multiple snap bladders also help make the cells more secure during patient movement.
Audio & Visual Pump Alarms
The compressor pump includes audio and visual alarms to help alert caregivers when attention may be needed.
Alarm support is important for:
- ✔️ Pressure monitoring
- ✔️ Caregiver awareness
- ✔️ Airflow safety
- ✔️ Therapy consistency
- ✔️ Facility and homecare confidence
The pump has a 5 LPM flow rate and is designed for easy use in real patient care environments.
Low Shear, Friction & Moisture Protection Cover
The oversized pliable quilted nylon top cover is designed to provide:
- ✔️ Low shear protection
- ✔️ Reduced friction
- ✔️ Moisture protection
- ✔️ Vapor permeability
- ✔️ Patient comfort
This helps protect skin integrity during long-term use, repositioning, and patient movement.
The nylon non-slip base cover is also designed to help reduce shear and friction during bed articulation.
Cable Management for Safer Care Areas
The cable management system helps keep cords away from the ground to help reduce trip hazards.
This is especially helpful in:
- ✔️ Homecare rooms
- ✔️ Nursing facilities
- ✔️ Rehab centers
- ✔️ Assisted living settings
- ✔️ Long-term care environments
Small caregiver-friendly details like cord control can make a meaningful difference in daily use.
Who This Medical Air Mattress Is Best For
The Invacare microAIR® MA500 is best suited for:
- ✔️ Low to medium pressure injury risk patients
- ✔️ Patients needing pressure injury prevention support
- ✔️ Patients receiving pressure ulcer treatment support
- ✔️ Bedridden patients
- ✔️ Elderly homecare users
- ✔️ Rehab and recovery patients
- ✔️ Long-term care residents
- ✔️ Patients who need moisture protection
- ✔️ Caregivers wanting adjustable comfort controls
- ✔️ Facilities needing simple powered air therapy
Common Problems This Mattress Helps Address
- ❌ Pressure buildup → ✔️ Alternating pressure cycles
- ❌ Moisture buildup → ✔️ Low air loss therapy
- ❌ Heel pressure → ✔️ Natural heel slope design
- ❌ Bottoming-out concerns → ✔️ Cell-in-cell support
- ❌ Pump issue uncertainty → ✔️ Audio/visual alarms
- ❌ Cover shear/friction → ✔️ Low shear quilted cover
- ❌ Mattress cell shifting → ✔️ Multiple snap bladders
- ❌ Trip hazards → ✔️ Cable management system
Key Specifications
- Product Type: Alternating pressure low air loss medical air mattress system
- Brand: Invacare
- Model: microAIR® MA500
- Main Keyword: Medical air mattress
- Secondary Keywords: Hospital bed air mattress, low air loss mattress, air mattress for pressure ulcers
- Therapy Type: Alternating pressure and low air loss
- Risk Support: Low to medium risk pressure injury support
- Comfort Settings: 8 adjustable comfort settings
- Cycle Time: 10-minute alternating pressure cycle
- Flow Rate: 5 LPM pump flow rate
- Cell Design: Cell-in-cell design helps prevent bottoming out
- Heel Support: Natural heel slope helps decrease heel pressure
- Air Cells: Soft nylon urethane-backed cells
- Bladders: Multiple snap bladders for cell security
- Cover: Oversized pliable quilted nylon top cover
- Cover Benefits: Highly vapor permeable, low shear, friction and moisture protection
- Base Cover: Nylon non-slip base cover
- Pump Alarms: Audio and visual alarms
- Cable Management: Helps keep cords away from ground
- Dimensions: 80” L x 36” W x 8” H
- Weight Capacity: 350 lbs.
- Warranty: 1-Year Mattress/Cover and 1-Year Power Unit Limited Warranty
🔗 Compare Invacare microAIR® Air Mattress Systems
The Invacare microAIR® MA500 is a lightweight, easy-to-use alternating pressure low air loss mattress system for patients at low to medium risk. If the patient needs stronger therapy, higher weight capacity, wider sizes, pulsation, true low air loss, or lateral rotation, compare the upgraded microAIR® models below.
- 👉 Invacare microAIR® MA600 — best upgrade for medium-to-high risk support, 3-in-1 alternating pressure, HeelSense™ heel relief, Max Inflate Mode, 500 lb. capacity, and 10 LPM pump flow.
- 👉 Invacare microAIR® MA800 — best for true low air loss, pulsation therapy, advanced moisture management, 10 comfort settings, 1275 LPM airflow, and 36”, 42”, or 48” width options.
- 👉 Invacare microAIR® MA900 — best for lateral rotation therapy, true low air loss, built-in side bolsters, advanced positioning support, and medium-to-high risk patients who need turning assistance.
Quick Guidance:
Choose MA500 for basic low-to-medium risk alternating pressure. Choose MA600 for stronger medium-to-high risk alternating pressure and heel protection. Choose MA800 when moisture, maceration, pulsation, true low air loss, or wider bariatric sizing matters. Choose MA900 when lateral rotation and advanced positioning support are needed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Invacare microAIR® MA500 used for?
The Invacare microAIR® MA500 is used to help prevent and treat pressure injuries using alternating pressure and low air loss therapy.
Is the microAIR® MA500 a medical air mattress?
Yes. The microAIR® MA500 is a medical air mattress system with a powered compressor pump, alternating pressure cycles, and low air loss support.
Is this a hospital bed air mattress?
Yes. This hospital bed air mattress measures 80” long, 36” wide, and 8” high, making it suitable for standard hospital bed frames.
Does this mattress have low air loss therapy?
Yes. The microAIR® MA500 provides low air loss mattress therapy to help support moisture protection and patient comfort.
Is this an air mattress for pressure ulcers?
Yes. It is designed to help prevent and treat pressure injuries, especially for patients at low to medium risk.
How many comfort settings does it have?
The microAIR® MA500 includes 8 adjustable comfort settings depending on the patient’s therapy requirement.
What is the alternating pressure cycle time?
The alternating pressure cycle time is 10 minutes.
What does cell-in-cell design mean?
Cell-in-cell design helps prevent bottoming out in the event of a power failure while the mattress is connected to the compressor pump.
Does the mattress help with heel pressure?
Yes. The natural heel slope is designed to help decrease pressure in the patient’s vulnerable heel area.
Does the pump have alarms?
Yes. The compressor pump includes audio and visual alarms to alert caregivers when attention may be needed.
What is the pump flow rate?
The pump flow rate is 5 LPM.
What is the weight capacity?
The Invacare microAIR® MA500 supports patients up to 350 lbs.
Is the cover designed for skin protection?
Yes. The quilted nylon top cover is highly vapor permeable and designed to provide low shear, friction and moisture protection.
Can this mattress be used at home?
Yes. It can be used in homecare, rehab, assisted living, nursing facilities, and long-term care settings.
What warranty does the MA500 include?
The microAIR® MA500 includes a 1-year limited warranty on the mattress/cover and a 1-year limited warranty on the power unit.
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Helpful Tip:
The Invacare microAIR® MA500 Medical Air Mattress System is best for patients needing a lightweight and easy-to-use hospital bed air mattress with alternating pressure, low air loss moisture protection, audio/visual alarms, and heel pressure reduction support. Patients requiring higher-acuity lateral rotation therapy may benefit from a more advanced air mattress system.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Invacare microAIR® MA500 Medical Air Mattress System |
| Brand | Invacare |
| Model | microAIR® MA500 |
| Main Keyword | Medical air mattress |
| Secondary Keywords | Hospital bed air mattress, low air loss mattress, air mattress for pressure ulcers |
| Mattress Type | Alternating pressure low air loss mattress system |
| Therapy Type | Alternating pressure and low air loss therapy |
| Pressure Injury Support | Designed to help prevent and treat pressure injuries |
| Risk Level | Low to medium pressure injury risk support |
| Comfort Settings | 8 adjustable comfort settings |
| Cycle Time | 10-minute alternating pressure cycle |
| Flow Rate | 5 LPM |
| Pump Type | Powered compressor pump |
| Alarm System | Audio and visual alarms |
| Cell Design | Cell-in-cell safety design |
| Cell Function | Helps prevent bottoming out during power failure |
| Heel Protection | Natural heel slope reduces heel pressure |
| Air Cells | Soft nylon urethane-backed air cells |
| Bladder Security | Multiple snap bladders improve cell security |
| Top Cover | Oversized quilted nylon top cover |
| Cover Benefits | Low shear, friction reduction and moisture protection |
| Cover Properties | Highly vapor permeable and fluid resistant |
| Base Cover | Nylon non-slip base cover |
| Base Cover Function | Helps reduce shear during bed articulation |
| Cable Management | Helps reduce trip hazards from cords |
| Dimensions | 80” L x 36” W x 8” H |
| Weight Capacity | 350 lbs. |
| Best For | Pressure injury prevention, homecare, rehab, nursing care and long-term bed rest |
| Compatible Bed Type | Standard hospital beds |
| Warranty – Mattress/Cover | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Warranty – Power Unit | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Return Policy
At MedCare Mobility, we understand that purchasing medical and mobility equipment is an important decision. Our goal is to make the ordering, delivery, and return process as clear and straightforward as possible.
Because many of the products we offer are large, specialized, or shipped directly from manufacturer and distributor warehouses, shipping and return requirements may vary somewhat by product and brand. The policy below explains what you can generally expect when ordering from MedCare Mobility.
Shipping & Order Processing
We ship medical and mobility equipment to customers throughout the United States. Orders are processed as quickly as possible, and tracking information is provided once available.
Processing Time
Most in-stock orders are processed within approximately 1–3 business days. Processing may include order verification, warehouse preparation, packaging, and coordination with the manufacturer or distributor.
Some specialty equipment, made-to-order products, oversized items, or products shipping directly from a manufacturer may require additional processing time. Any estimated processing or lead time shown on an individual product page should be considered part of the expected fulfillment timeframe for that item.
Transit & Delivery Time
Once shipped, many standard orders arrive within approximately 3–7 business days. Larger medical equipment, freight shipments, specialty products, and certain manufacturer-direct orders may require additional transit time.
Tracking information will generally be emailed once the shipment has been processed by the carrier. If you have questions regarding the status of your order, please contact us at info@medcaremobility.com.
Alaska, Hawaii & Special Shipping Areas
Orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and certain remote or limited-access areas may be subject to additional shipping charges. If an additional charge is required after your order is reviewed, we will contact you before proceeding whenever additional payment is necessary.
Freight & Oversized Equipment
Hospital beds, patient lifts, large recliners, ramps, and other oversized medical equipment may ship by freight rather than standard parcel service. Unless a specific delivery service is stated on the product page or order, freight delivery does not automatically include inside delivery, assembly, installation, or removal of packaging.
30-Day Return Policy
We want you to feel comfortable ordering from MedCare Mobility. Most eligible products may be returned when a return is requested within 30 days of delivery, subject to the conditions and exclusions outlined below.
Eligible products generally include:
- Electric and power wheelchairs
- Manual and lightweight wheelchairs
- Mobility scooters
- Walkers and rollators
- Patient lifts
- Wheelchair ramps
- Hospital and homecare beds
- Eligible medical mattresses
- Geriatric and medical recliner chairs
- Overbed tables
- Bathroom benches and shower chairs
- Other eligible medical and mobility equipment
Return eligibility can vary by manufacturer and product type. Products specifically identified as non-returnable, custom, made-to-order, or otherwise subject to special return terms are governed by those terms.
Return Authorization
Please contact us before shipping any product back. Returns must first be approved and issued a Return Authorization (RA) and the appropriate return shipping address.
You may request a return by emailing info@medcaremobility.com or contacting our customer service team through the live chat on our website.
Please do not return merchandise to an address shown on the original shipping label unless specifically instructed to do so. Many products ship directly from manufacturer or distributor warehouses, and the correct return location may be different from the original shipping location.
Condition of Returned Merchandise
To qualify for a return and refund, the product must be returned:
- In brand-new and unused condition
- In its complete original manufacturer packaging
- With all manuals, components, hardware, accessories, and included materials
- Without damage, modification, assembly wear, stains, odors, or other signs of use
- In resalable condition upon inspection by the receiving warehouse or manufacturer
We strongly recommend keeping the original box, pallet, protective materials, and packaging until you are certain that you intend to keep the equipment. Large medical equipment can be difficult or impossible to return safely without its original packaging.
Restocking Fees
Approved returns are subject to a mandatory restocking fee, generally ranging from 15% to 20% of the applicable product price. The exact restocking percentage varies depending on the manufacturer, brand, and type of equipment being returned.
These restocking charges are assessed to us by the manufacturer or distributing warehouse when merchandise is returned. MedCare Mobility does not add the fee simply as a return penalty; when the manufacturer requires the charge, we must pass the applicable amount through as part of processing the return.
If you would like to know the applicable restocking percentage for a particular product before ordering, please contact us and we will be happy to help whenever that information is available from the manufacturer.
Return Shipping & Shipping Charges
The customer is responsible for shipping charges associated with the order when making a standard return.
Customers are responsible for arranging for the approved merchandise to be returned to the return address provided with the Return Authorization. In certain cases, we may be able to provide a prepaid return label or coordinate return transportation for your convenience. When provided, the applicable shipping cost may be deducted from the final refund.
Because some medical equipment is oversized or requires freight transportation, prepaid labels or carrier call tags may not be available for every product. Our customer service team will provide the available return instructions when your return is authorized.
Non-Returnable Products
For health, hygiene, safety, customization, and manufacturer-policy reasons, certain products are not eligible for standard returns.
We currently do not accept returns on:
- Parts & accessories
- Wheelchair cushions and support accessories
- Patient lift slings
- Custom or made-to-order products
- Products specifically identified as non-returnable on the product page
If a non-returnable product arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us promptly. Non-returnable status does not prevent us from assisting with a legitimate shipping damage, defect, warranty, or fulfillment issue in accordance with the applicable manufacturer and carrier procedures.
Damaged or Incorrect Orders
We take shipping damage seriously and will work with you to help resolve legitimate delivery issues.
If your product arrives damaged, please notify MedCare Mobility within 48 hours of delivery. Whenever possible, retain the shipping carton, pallet, packaging materials, and the product exactly as received and take clear photographs of the packaging and any visible damage.
Reporting damage promptly is important because carriers and manufacturers have limited timeframes for filing freight and shipping claims.
If you receive an incorrect product or believe there is a manufacturer defect, please contact us before returning or disposing of any merchandise or packaging so that we can provide the appropriate instructions.
Refused Deliveries
Please contact us before refusing a delivery unless the shipment has obvious significant freight damage and the carrier is documenting the damage at delivery.
A shipment that is refused for reasons unrelated to verified shipping damage may be treated as a standard return. Applicable restocking and shipping charges may therefore be deducted from the refund.
Return Shipping Deadline
Once a return has been approved and return instructions or a return label have been issued, the merchandise must be shipped within 72 hours unless MedCare Mobility provides different instructions in writing.
This is particularly important when a return is approaching the end of the applicable return period. Returns shipped outside the authorized timeframe may be refused by the manufacturer or warehouse and may no longer qualify for a refund.
Refund Processing
Refunds are processed after the returned merchandise has been received and inspected by the applicable warehouse or manufacturer and the return has been confirmed to meet the return requirements.
The applicable restocking fee, shipping charges associated with the order, and any other authorized return-related charges will be deducted from the amount eligible for refund.
If returned merchandise is used, damaged, incomplete, missing original packaging or components, or otherwise returned in a condition that prevents the manufacturer or warehouse from accepting it as new and resalable merchandise, the return may be refused or the refund may be reduced in accordance with the manufacturer’s assessment.
Custom & Made-to-Order Products
Products identified as custom, configured, made-to-order, special-order, or manufactured specifically for the customer cannot generally be canceled once production or manufacturer processing has begun and are not eligible for standard returns.
For custom products, cancellation may only be possible during the initial processing period and before production or customization begins. Because production schedules vary by manufacturer, we encourage customers to contact us immediately if a change is required.
If a custom product arrives damaged or has a legitimate manufacturing defect, we will work with the manufacturer to pursue the appropriate resolution, replacement components, repair, or other available remedy under the applicable manufacturer policy or warranty.
Questions Before Ordering?
Medical equipment can vary considerably in size, configuration, compatibility, and intended use. If you are unsure whether a product will work for your needs, we strongly encourage you to contact us before placing your order.
Our team is happy to help review product specifications, dimensions, options, compatibility, and available manufacturer information so you can make a more informed purchasing decision and reduce the possibility of needing a return.
For shipping, return, or product questions, contact us at info@medcaremobility.com or speak with us through the live chat on our website.
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