Protekt Protopia PMLTC36 Ultra Low Long Term Care Bed | 36″ Width, 500 lb, Adjustable Length

Protekt Protopia Ultra Low Long Term Care Bed – 36 Inch Low Hospital Bed, 500 lb Capacity

The Protekt Protopia Ultra Low is a long term care bed built for people who spend a lot of time in bed and for the caregivers who look after them. It lowers to just 7 inches off the floor, raises to 31 inches and carries up to 500 lbs on a heavy-duty welded steel frame. This is the 36-inch width model.

As a low hospital bed, its biggest job is helping reduce the risk of fall-related injuries. Keep it low at night, then raise it to 31 inches for bathing, dressing, linen changes and transfers. The length adjusts without tools from 80 to 88 inches, and the 8-function electric hand pendant includes auto contour for easier repositioning.

It works as a home care bed for elderly parents living at home, and as an everyday bed in care facilities. The head and foot boards come in Mahogany, Amber Cherry or Oak, so it looks more like bedroom furniture than hospital equipment. Questions about fit or rails? Call us at 585-505-6665.

Why Choose the Protekt Protopia Ultra Low?

Most families and facility buyers want three things from a long term care bed. It has to go low enough to make a fall less dangerous. It has to be easy to set up. And it has to hold up to years of daily use.

The Protopia Ultra Low covers all three. It drops to 7 inches, it goes together without tools, and its welded steel frame is backed by a 15-year frame warranty. We’re an authorized dealer & provider, Rated No. 1 in customer service, with fast nationwide shipping, and your bed is delivered to your door.

How Low Does It Go? 7 to 31 Inch Height Range

The bed lowers to 7 inches and raises to 31 inches. At 7 inches, a roll or slip out of bed is a much shorter drop, which helps reduce the risk of fall-related injuries. At 31 inches, a caregiver can work at a comfortable height instead of bending over the bed. You get both in one frame, so you can keep it low overnight and bring it up when it’s time for care.

500 lb Weight Capacity on a Welded Steel Frame

The Protopia Ultra Low is rated for 500 lbs. The frame is heavy-duty welded steel, made for long-term, every-day use at home or in a facility. If the person is close to or over 500 lbs, choose a bariatric bed with a higher rating.

Tool-Free Setup and 80 to 88 Inch Length Adjustment

You don’t need tools to put this bed together, from start to finish. The length also adjusts without tools, with settings at 80, 84 and 88 inches. That’s handy for a taller resident, or when a facility moves the bed from one person to the next. Just match the mattress length to the setting you use.

What Does the 8-Function Pendant With Auto Contour Do?

The bed is run by an 8-function electric hand pendant, so changing positions takes a button, not a crank. It includes auto contour for easier repositioning. On most beds, auto contour raises the head and knee sections together so the person doesn’t slide toward the foot of the bed. Ask us if you’d like the full function list for the Protopia pendant.

Quick-Release Head and Foot Boards

The head and foot boards come off quickly. That gives staff and family fast access to the person in an emergency. It also makes room to work at the head or foot of the bed.

Eight 3-Inch Casters: 4 Locking, 4 Swivel

The bed rolls on eight 3-inch casters, four locking and four swivel. Lock them when the bed is in use. Release the locks when you need to move it for cleaning or to rearrange the room.

Corner Mattress Retainers and Protective Bumper Bar

Corner mattress retainers help keep the mattress in place on the deck. A protective bumper bar shields walls from damage when the bed is raised, lowered or moved. That’s a small thing that matters a lot in a facility room or a freshly painted bedroom.

Mahogany, Amber Cherry or Oak Head and Foot Boards

Pick from three head and foot board colors: Mahogany, Amber Cherry or Oak. The warm, residential look helps the bed fit into a bedroom at home. It also helps a facility room feel less clinical.

Will It Fit My Room? Home and Facility Notes

This is the 36-inch width model, and its length sets to 80, 84 or 88 inches. The overall frame dimensions aren’t listed here, so ask us before you order. We’ll check them against your doorway, hallway and room measurements. Leave space beside the bed for a caregiver to work, and for a lift or walker if one is used.

Protopia Ultra Low vs. a Standard Home Hospital Bed

A standard home hospital bed is a fine choice when falls out of bed aren’t a big worry. The Protopia Ultra Low makes more sense when someone is at risk of rolling or slipping out, because it drops to 7 inches. It also gives you tool-free length adjustment from 80 to 88 inches and residential head and foot boards. For a facility, quick-release boards, locking casters and a wall bumper bar help with daily care.

Who Is This Long Term Care Bed Best For?

• Older adults at risk of falling out of bed, especially at night
• People who spend long hours in bed and need regular repositioning
• Taller users who need the 84 or 88 inch length
• Caregivers who need a 31 inch working height for daily care
• Nursing homes, assisted living and home health agencies that want a residential look
• Users up to 500 lbs

Still comparing bed types? Our Hospital Bed Buying Guide walks through the differences. The Hospital Bed Knowledge Base covers room fit, upkeep and how long a bed lasts.

Who May Need a Different Hospital Bed?

• Over 500 lbs: choose a bariatric hospital bed with a higher capacity and a wider deck.
• Can’t bear weight for transfers: pair a bed with a Hoyer-style patient lift so caregivers can move the person safely.
• Need positions not listed here, like Trendelenburg: ask us about a full-electric bed that offers those functions.

Common Problem → Protopia Ultra Low Solution

Problem: Mom has slipped out of bed at night, and her regular bed is too low for anyone to help her without straining their back.

Solution: The Protopia Ultra Low drops to 7 inches overnight to make a fall a much shorter drop. It raises to 31 inches when it’s time for care.

“Can we keep it low at night and still raise it high enough to change sheets without hurting our backs?” Yes. That’s what the 7 to 31 inch range is for, and the pendant does it with the push of a button.

Mattresses, Rails & Accessories for the Protopia Ultra Low

Rails and assist bars: Rails are optional on this bed. Pick None, a Quarter Side Rail, a Pivot Assist Bar, a QBar Assist Bar or a SoftTouch Swing Rail from the menu on this page. Each one comes in all three head and foot board colors.

Mattress: The corner retainers help hold the mattress in place. The right size depends on this 36-inch width frame and the length setting you use, so ask us before you choose. Browse our hospital bed mattresses.

More accessories: See our bed rails & hospital bed accessories and trapeze bars, and ask us which fit this frame.

Protekt Protopia Ultra Low Warranty

• 15 years on the frame
• 5 years on electrical components
• 1 year on all other parts

Key Features

✔ 500 lb Weight Capacity
✔ Heavy-Duty Welded Steel Frame
✔ Eight 3-Inch Casters, Four Locking
✔ Ultra-Low 7–31 Inch Height Range
✔ Tool-Free 80–88 Inch Length
✔ 8-Function Pendant, Auto Contour

Product Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions