Protekt® 500 Visco Gel Polymer Medical Foam Mattress | Pressure Redistribution
$265.00
✔️ Advanced VGPT™ gel polymer cooling technology
✔️ Superior therapeutic pressure redistribution support
✔️ Rapid heat dissipation and breathability
✔️ 30° sloped heel protection section
✔️ Reinforced PTSS transfer edge support
✔️ Supports patients up to 500 lbs.
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Advanced Gel-Infused Pressure Redistribution, Cooling Comfort & Therapeutic Support for Long-Term Patient Care
The Protekt® 500 Visco Gel Polymer Medical Foam Mattress is an advanced therapeutic medical foam mattress engineered to provide superior pressure redistribution, cooling airflow support, heat dissipation, moisture reduction, and long-term comfort for patients spending extended periods in bed.
Built with revolutionary (VGPT)™ Visco Gel Polymer Technology, the Protekt® 500 is specifically designed to outperform traditional foam mattresses by helping channel heat away from the body faster, improving breathability, reducing perspiration buildup, and redistributing pressure more effectively across vulnerable areas.
Unlike standard foam mattresses that trap heat and compress heavily under pressure, the Protekt® 500 combines gel-infused therapeutic foam technology, heel protection support, reinforced transfer edges, and low-shear infection-control materials into one highly advanced therapeutic support surface.
Whether you are searching for:
- ✔️ A premium medical foam mattress
- ✔️ A therapeutic mattress for hospital bed
- ✔️ A cooling pressure redistribution mattress
- ✔️ A gel-infused hospital bed mattress
- ✔️ A mattress for elderly patients
- ✔️ A mattress for pressure sore prevention support
- ✔️ A breathable medical mattress
- ✔️ A foam mattress for long-term care
- ✔️ A medical mattress that stays cooler
- ✔️ A therapeutic mattress for bedridden patients
the Protekt® 500 is designed to provide advanced therapeutic comfort, skin protection support, cooling airflow benefits, and long-term pressure redistribution for homecare, rehab, nursing home, hospice, and hospital environments.
Why This Medical Foam Mattress Stands Out
The Protekt® 500 combines gel polymer technology, advanced therapeutic foam support, cooling heat dissipation, reinforced edge support, and breathable low-shear materials into one premium therapeutic support surface.
✔️ Advanced VGPT™ Visco Gel Polymer Technology
✔️ Superior pressure redistribution support
✔️ Rapid heat dissipation and cooling comfort
✔️ Vastly improved mattress breathability
✔️ Reduced perspiration and moisture buildup
✔️ 30° sloped heel pressure protection
✔️ PTSS reinforced transfer edge support
✔️ Anti-microbial low-shear medical cover
✔️ Optional raised rail support options
✔️ Available in standard and Plus models
✔️ Supports patients up to 500 lbs.
✔️ Ideal for moderate Stage I-II pressure risk
What Makes VGPT™ Visco Gel Polymer Technology Different?
The biggest difference between the Protekt® 500 and traditional foam mattresses is its revolutionary (VGPT)™ Visco Gel Polymer Technology.
Traditional foam mattresses often:
- ❌ Trap body heat
- ❌ Create excessive perspiration
- ❌ Compress heavily under pressure
- ❌ Create pressure concentration points
- ❌ Reduce airflow around the body
The Protekt® 500 is specifically engineered to solve these problems.
Its gel-infused visco polymer support surface helps:
- ✔️ Channel heat away from the body faster
- ✔️ Improve overall mattress airflow
- ✔️ Reduce moisture and perspiration buildup
- ✔️ Improve patient comfort during long-term bed use
- ✔️ Redistribute pressure across a larger surface area
- ✔️ Reduce static fatigue from prolonged compression
This is especially valuable for:
- ✔️ Patients who sleep hot
- ✔️ Patients prone to sweating in bed
- ✔️ Long-term bedridden patients
- ✔️ Elderly patients with fragile skin
- ✔️ Patients needing long-term therapeutic support
- ✔️ Homecare and nursing facility patients
Superior Pressure Redistribution for Long-Term Bed Comfort
One of the main reasons patients and caregivers search for a premium mattress for hospital bed use is because traditional mattresses often create painful pressure buildup during long periods in bed.
The Protekt® 500 is designed to redistribute body weight more evenly while reducing excessive sinking and pressure concentration.
Unlike softer low-density foam that heavily cradles the body and increases pressure fatigue, the Protekt® 500 delivers:
- ✔️ More therapeutic support
- ✔️ Better body weight distribution
- ✔️ Less excessive compression
- ✔️ Improved pressure management
- ✔️ Better long-term comfort stability
- ✔️ Reduced stress on vulnerable skin areas
This makes the mattress especially valuable for:
- ✔️ Patients spending many hours in bed
- ✔️ Elderly individuals with mobility limitations
- ✔️ Patients recovering from surgery
- ✔️ Rehab patients
- ✔️ Hospice and palliative care
- ✔️ Moderate Stage I-II pressure sore prevention support
Cooling Comfort & Moisture Reduction Support
One of the biggest complaints patients have with traditional foam mattresses is excessive heat retention and sweating during long-term bed use.
The Protekt® 500 was specifically designed to address this issue.
The gel-infused support surface helps:
- ✔️ Dissipate heat rapidly
- ✔️ Improve airflow and breathability
- ✔️ Reduce heat buildup under the body
- ✔️ Help minimize perspiration accumulation
- ✔️ Improve overall sleeping comfort
This is highly valuable for:
- ✔️ Elderly patients sensitive to heat
- ✔️ Patients who perspire heavily in bed
- ✔️ Patients remaining in bed for long periods
- ✔️ Homecare patients needing cooler comfort
- ✔️ Long-term care environments
Compared to standard therapeutic foam mattresses, the Protekt® 500 often feels cooler and more breathable during extended patient use.
Need a More Standard Therapeutic Foam Mattress?
If you need a strong pressure redistribution support surface without the advanced gel polymer cooling technology, compare this mattress with the Protekt® 300 Pressure Redistribution Foam Hospital Bed Mattress.
The Protekt® 500 is best suited for users wanting upgraded cooling comfort, enhanced breathability, and more advanced therapeutic pressure redistribution support.
30° Sloped Heel Protection System
Heel pressure injuries are one of the most common concerns for patients spending extensive time in bed.
The Protekt® 500 includes a specially engineered 30-degree sloped heel section designed to redistribute pressure away from the heel and toward the larger lower leg area.
Benefits include:
- ✔️ Reduced direct heel pressure
- ✔️ Better circulation support
- ✔️ Improved heel immersion
- ✔️ Reduced risk of pressure concentration
- ✔️ Better long-term comfort for bedridden patients
This is especially important for:
- ✔️ Elderly patients
- ✔️ Diabetic patients
- ✔️ Bedridden individuals
- ✔️ Patients vulnerable to heel skin breakdown
- ✔️ Long-term care patients
PTSS Reinforced Edge Support System
The Protekt® 500 includes the PTSS Rail System, which is a reinforced edge support feature built into the mattress core itself.
This system helps:
- ✔️ Improve transfer stability
- ✔️ Support edge-of-bed sitting
- ✔️ Reduce mattress edge collapse
- ✔️ Assist caregivers during repositioning
- ✔️ Improve patient confidence during transfers
This makes the mattress especially useful for:
- ✔️ Patients transferring to wheelchairs
- ✔️ Elderly patients with balance concerns
- ✔️ Caregivers assisting repositioning
- ✔️ Rehab environments
- ✔️ Long-term care settings
6” Standard vs 9” Plus Models
The Protekt® 500 is available in both standard 6-inch models and thicker 9-inch Plus models.
6” Standard Models
Best for:
- ✔️ Standard hospital bed setups
- ✔️ Lower transfer heights
- ✔️ Traditional homecare environments
- ✔️ Patients needing therapeutic support without extra mattress height
9” Plus Models
Best for:
- ✔️ Enhanced immersion and comfort
- ✔️ More substantial support feel
- ✔️ Patients spending extensive time in bed
- ✔️ Users wanting upgraded cushioning depth
The Protekt® 500 is also available in wider configurations for patients needing additional support surface width.
Optional Raised Rail & Rail Wedge Support Options
Optional raised rail guard and rail wedge accessories may be available for certain Protekt® 500 configurations.
These optional accessories may help:
- ✔️ Create more defined side edge support
- ✔️ Improve patient edge awareness
- ✔️ Assist certain fall-risk patients
- ✔️ Improve repositioning support
- ✔️ Add additional perimeter stability feel
These accessories are separate from the built-in PTSS reinforced transfer edge support system already integrated into the mattress core.
Who This Mattress for Elderly Patients Is Best For
The Protekt® 500 is ideal for patients needing advanced pressure redistribution, cooling comfort, long-term support, and therapeutic protection.
Best for:
- ✔️ Elderly patients
- ✔️ Long-term bedridden individuals
- ✔️ Moderate Stage I-II pressure sore risk
- ✔️ Patients needing cooling mattress comfort
- ✔️ Homecare patients
- ✔️ Rehab patients
- ✔️ Hospice patients
- ✔️ Long-term care residents
- ✔️ Patients prone to sweating in bed
- ✔️ Bariatric support needs up to 500 lbs.
Need a Heavy-Duty Bariatric Support Surface?
If you need a wider heavy-duty therapeutic mattress for bariatric care environments, compare this mattress with the Protekt® 600 Bariatric Hospital Bed Mattress.
The Protekt® 600 is designed for higher-capacity bariatric support and larger therapeutic care environments.
Common Problems This Mattress Helps Solve
- ❌ Excessive sweating in bed → ✔️ Gel polymer cooling support
- ❌ Heat trapped in traditional foam → ✔️ Rapid heat dissipation
- ❌ Pressure buildup during bed rest → ✔️ Advanced pressure redistribution
- ❌ Heel pressure discomfort → ✔️ 30° sloped heel protection
- ❌ Poor transfer stability → ✔️ PTSS reinforced edge support
- ❌ Skin friction during repositioning → ✔️ Low-shear stretch cover
- ❌ Moisture and infection concerns → ✔️ Antimicrobial fluid-resistant cover
- ❌ Long-term bed discomfort → ✔️ Therapeutic gel-infused foam support
Key Specifications
- Product Type: Gel-Infused Medical Foam Mattress
- Brand: Protekt®
- Model: Protekt® 500
- Technology: (VGPT)™ Visco Gel Polymer Technology
- Mattress Type: Pressure Redistribution Foam Mattress
- Pressure Redistribution: Advanced therapeutic gel-infused foam support surface
- Cooling Benefits: Rapid heat dissipation and increased breathability
- Heel Protection: 30° sloped heel pressure redistribution section
- Transfer Support: PTSS reinforced edge support system
- Cover Type: Stretch nylon low-shear medical cover
- Bottom Cover: Triple laminate vinyl fluid-resistant base
- Cover Features: Anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, fluid resistant
- Available Heights: 6” Standard and 9” Plus models
- Available Widths: Standard and wider therapeutic configurations available
- Weight Capacity: 500 lbs.
- Pressure Sore Rating: Rated for Stage I-II pressure sore prevention support
- Fire Safety: Meets Federal Fire Code 16 CFR Part 1633
- Optional Accessories: Raised rail guards and rail wedge support options
- Warranty: 15-Year Non-Prorated Core Warranty / 2-Year Cover Warranty
Need Help Choosing the Right Therapeutic Mattress?
If you are unsure whether the Protekt® 300, Protekt® 500, or Protekt® 600 is best for your patient’s condition, pressure injury risk, body weight, or long-term care needs, contact MedCare Mobility for expert guidance selecting the proper therapeutic support surface.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Protekt® 500 medical foam mattress used for?
The Protekt® 500 is used for therapeutic pressure redistribution, cooling comfort, skin protection support, heel protection, and long-term patient comfort for individuals using a hospital bed at home or in medical care environments.
What makes the Protekt® 500 different from a standard foam mattress?
Unlike traditional foam mattresses, the Protekt® 500 uses VGPT™ Visco Gel Polymer Technology designed to improve heat dissipation, airflow, pressure redistribution, and long-term patient comfort while reducing perspiration and pressure buildup.
Is this a good mattress for elderly patients?
Yes. The Protekt® 500 is an excellent mattress for elderly patients because it helps improve comfort, reduce pressure buildup, improve cooling airflow, support safer transfers, and provide therapeutic long-term bed support.
Does this mattress help prevent pressure sores?
The Protekt® 500 is designed to provide advanced pressure redistribution support and is rated for Stage I-II pressure sore prevention support for moderate-risk patients.
Why is cooling and breathability important in a hospital bed mattress?
Excessive heat and moisture buildup can increase patient discomfort and contribute to skin irritation during long-term bed use. The Protekt® 500 helps dissipate heat faster and improve breathability compared to traditional foam mattresses.
What is VGPT™ Visco Gel Polymer Technology?
VGPT™ is a gel-infused therapeutic foam technology designed to improve pressure redistribution, reduce heat retention, improve airflow, and provide more supportive therapeutic comfort compared to standard foam mattresses.
What is the difference between the Protekt® 500 and Protekt® 300?
The Protekt® 500 adds advanced gel polymer cooling technology and enhanced breathability compared to the Protekt® 300, making it a stronger option for patients needing improved heat dissipation and cooling comfort.
Does the Protekt® 500 include side rails?
The mattress includes a built-in PTSS reinforced edge support system. Optional raised rail guards and rail wedge accessories may also be available for additional side support and edge definition.
What is the difference between the 6-inch and 9-inch models?
The 6-inch models provide standard therapeutic support, while the 9-inch Plus models provide greater immersion depth, more cushioning, and a more substantial support surface feel.
Can this mattress be used on an adjustable hospital bed?
Yes. The Protekt® 500 is designed for compatibility with standard adjustable homecare and hospital bed frames.
Does this mattress help with transfers in and out of bed?
Yes. The built-in PTSS reinforced edge support system helps improve edge stability and support safer patient transfers and edge-of-bed sitting.
What weight capacity does the Protekt® 500 support?
The Protekt® 500 supports patients up to 500 lbs.
Is this mattress good for patients who sweat excessively in bed?
Yes. One of the major benefits of the Protekt® 500 is its ability to dissipate heat faster and improve airflow, helping reduce perspiration and heat buildup during long-term bed use.
What warranty does the Protekt® 500 include?
The Protekt® 500 includes a 15-year non-prorated core warranty and a 2-year cover warranty.
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Helpful Tip:
The Protekt® 500 Visco Gel Polymer Medical Foam Mattress is best suited for patients needing therapeutic pressure redistribution combined with cooling airflow support, heat dissipation, moisture reduction, and long-term comfort. Patients needing a simpler therapeutic foam surface may prefer the Protekt® 300, while bariatric patients needing larger heavy-duty support surfaces may benefit from the Protekt® 600.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| Protekt® 500 Visco Gel Polymer Medical Foam Mattress Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Gel-Infused Pressure Redistribution Medical Foam Mattress |
| Brand | Protekt® |
| Model | Protekt® 500 |
| Technology | (VGPT)™ Visco Gel Polymer Technology |
| Main Mattress Function | Advanced pressure redistribution, cooling comfort, moisture reduction, heel protection, and long-term therapeutic patient support |
| Mattress Construction | Therapeutic gel-infused visco foam support surface with high-density pressure redistribution foam layers |
| Pressure Redistribution System | Advanced therapeutic support surface designed to redistribute pressure across a larger surface area while reducing static fatigue |
| Cooling & Breathability Benefits | Rapid heat dissipation, improved airflow, increased breathability, and reduced perspiration buildup compared to traditional foam |
| Heel Protection System | 30° sloped heel section designed to redistribute pressure away from the heel and toward the lower leg |
| Transfer Edge Support | Built-in PTSS reinforced edge support system for easier patient transfers and safer edge-of-bed sitting |
| Top Cover | Stretch nylon low-shear medical cover |
| Top Cover Features | Anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, fluid resistant, low friction, moisture reduction support |
| Bottom Cover | Triple laminate vinyl medical-grade bottom cover |
| Bottom Cover Features | Fluid resistant, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, fire retardant |
| Available Models | Protekt® 500 Standard 6” Models Protekt® 500 Plus 9” Models |
| Available Widths | Standard and wider therapeutic sizes available including 42” and 48” widths |
| Available Lengths | 76”, 80”, and 84” |
| Weight Capacity | 500 lbs. |
| Pressure Sore Rating | Rated for Stage I-II pressure sore prevention support |
| Best Use Environments | Homecare, hospitals, rehab centers, hospice, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care environments |
| Best For | Elderly patients, long-term bedridden individuals, patients prone to sweating in bed, moderate pressure injury risk patients, and patients requiring cooling therapeutic support |
| Optional Rail Guard Add-Ons | Optional raised foam rail guards may improve side edge awareness and add additional perimeter support feel |
| Optional Rail Wedge Add-Ons | Optional rail wedges may assist with side positioning support and improved mattress edge transition support |
| Fire Safety | Meets Federal Fire Code 16 CFR Part 1633 |
| Warranty | 15-Year Non-Prorated Core Warranty 2-Year Non-Prorated Cover Warranty |
Shipping & Returns
SHIPPING:
Our goal is to offer you the best shipping options, no matter where you live. Every day, we deliver to hundreds of customers across the US, ensuring that we provide the very highest levels of responsiveness to you at all times.
(Please note that shipping to Hawaii and Alaska may be more expensive. if there is any changes in shipping rates for these two locations upon processing your order, we will contact you to further advise of your options.)
The time frame for order delivery is divided into two parts:
1: processing time.
Order verification, quality check, and packaging. Processing time usually takes 24-48 hours.
2: shipping time.
Once an order has shipped (24 to 72 hours) You will receive an email with the tracking number and the package should deliver to you within 5 business days.
For whichever reason you did not receive a tracking number within 72 hours, feel free to contact us at: info@medcaremobility.com
RETURNS:
We offer a 30-day return policy if you are not 100% satisfied with your product.
These are the products included in the 30-day return policy:
- Electric wheelchairs.
- Manual wheelchairs.
- Lightweight wheelchairs.
- All other Wheelchairs
- All Electric scooters.
- All Power lifts.
- All Walkers.
- All Rollators.
- All Patient Lifts
- All Wheelchair Ramps
- Walkers & Rollators
- All Hospital/Home Care Beds
- All Mattresses
- All Geri Recliner Chairs
- All Overbed tables
- All Bathroom Benches, Shower Benches, And Shower Chairs
To qualify for a return you will need to contact us first and obtain a RA# and return address at Info@medcaremobility.com and or simply open up a chat with a live agent on the website at anytime.
All items must come back in their original packaging and in good/unused condition and must be received back at the warehouse prior to 30 days of order placed. (Please be sure to request within 3 weeks so we can have it back within the time window)
There is a 15% restocking fee for all returns and the customer is responsible for all shipping fees on the order.
We do not currently offer returns for:
- Wheelchair cushions & support accessories
- Custom orders (products stated to be a custom Item)
- Any Parts
- Any Accessories
- Slings for lifts
in case you receive your Item damaged, we require that you get in touch with us within 48 hours of delivery to report the damages in order to consider it damage upon delivery.
If the package is refused at the time of delivery, then the customer will still be responsible for the restocking and shipping fees as any regular return to ensure that we don’t suffer the losses.
Additional Notes:
It is Important to take note that while we do offer free shipping on many items above $99 however in the recent months the healthcare Industry has shifted and Manufacturers started placing high shipping costs on us giving us no choice to add shipping charges to all such brands. however, we only add 60% of the shipping charges to you. in addition we have also added many great discounts available as well as cash back rewards on every purchase which can later be used in your account for future purchases.
Please note that certain brands may experience a slight additional delay from the general shipping terms seasonally especially if Items are specialty items. your kind patience is much appreciated.
** Custom Items / Orders **
by ordering any item stated to be a custom product Please note that we are unfortunately unable to cancel such orders after 48 hours of placing the order (when production begins) and we cannot unfortunately accept any returns on custom products. in case of any damages and or defects we will work closely with you to get the product to work and send out the proper parts and we will ensure that things get resolved quick for you to be able to enjoy the product!
Please note that all returns must be shipped back to us within 72 hours of receiving the return label or the return authorization. If the item is not sent out within 72 hours of return approval, especially if the item comes back after the 30 days expires we will no longer be able to accept the return and the customer will be required to arrange for the item to be picked back up from us.
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