Beds by George Slumber Series Safety Bed – Hi-Side (Bifold Door)

Safe, Comfortable Sleep Support for Individuals with Special Needs

The Beds by George Slumber Series Hi-Side is a specialized safety bed designed for individuals with special needs, nighttime wandering behaviors, or medical care requirements that call for greater enclosure height. The high side door system rises 32" above the mattress, providing a meaningfully taller barrier than a standard side model, while bifold doors on one side allow full caregiver access without removing the entire enclosure. Each bed is handbuilt by Amish craftsmen using a combination of solid wood and high-quality engineered wood, then finished in Amish-certified EPA-friendly stains or catalyzed conversion paint — so it looks like furniture, not medical equipment.

Five model configurations let you match the bed exactly to the occupant's mobility, medical, and positioning needs: from a simple fixed bunkie board for standard sleep support, through manual head and head-and-foot adjustment, to semi-electric and fully electric hi-lo with full articulation for complex medical care at home.

Features and Benefits

• 32" high bifold door system rises significantly above the mattress for greater containment and fall prevention
• Bifold door on one side provides full-width caregiver access for transfers, repositioning, and linen changes
• Five configurations: fixed, manual head, manual head and foot, semi-electric, and full electric hi-lo with articulation
• Handbuilt by Amish craftsmen using solid wood and high-quality engineered wood for lasting durability
• Available in 5 Amish-certified wood stains (Natural Oak, Fruitwood, Michael's Cherry, Asbury, Rosewood) and 3 paint finishes (White, Black, Pewter)
• Comes standard with full frame, bunkie board, and medical-grade mattress with stretch nylon, anti-microbial, fluid-resistant cover
• Optional gel-infused foam mattress for increased pressure redistribution and heat dissipation
• Accessories available: clear view door panels, sensory-reducing tinted panels, padded interior, casters, IV poles, access ports, head/foot windows, and mesh enclosure canopy
• Residential aesthetic designed to blend into home bedroom settings rather than appear institutional

Perfect For

Families and Home Caregivers: Provides overnight safety for individuals who wander, roll, or require a taller enclosure, while maintaining the look and feel of bedroom furniture rather than a hospital bed.

Occupational and Physical Therapists: The 170-D manual dual-adjustment and 190 full articulation models support positioning protocols and head-of-bed elevation for therapeutic sleep postures.

Nursing and Respite Care Settings: The electric models (190-S and 190) accommodate complex medical care needs including hi-lo height adjustment and full articulation, reducing caregiver strain during transfers and routine care.

Procurement and Funding Specialists: Beds by George supports insurance documentation and provides specification sheets for prior authorization. Contact your dealer for clinical justification support and insurance letters.

Use Cases

• Safe overnight sleep environment for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral support needs
• Fall and elopement prevention for individuals who roll, climb, or move during sleep
• Home medical care requiring head or foot elevation, hi-lo height adjustment, or full articulation
• Long-term residential use in family homes, group homes, and respite care facilities
• Replacement for institutional crib or clinical bed with a home-appropriate aesthetic

Model Configurations – Hi-Side (Bifold Door) | Twin 36" x 76"

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Hi-Side and the Standard Side Slumber Series?
The Hi-Side door system rises 32" above the mattress, compared to 20" for the Standard Side. The Hi-Side uses bifold doors on one side, while the Standard Side uses a single door system with doors on both sides. The Hi-Side is typically chosen when a taller enclosure is needed for greater containment or fall prevention.

Which model should I choose if the occupant needs head elevation for reflux or respiratory support?
Model 170 or 170-D provides manual head (and foot) adjustment for positioning needs. For powered adjustment, model 190-S (semi-electric) or 190 (full electric articulation with hi-lo) are appropriate. Consult your occupational therapist or physician to determine the right configuration.

Can the bed be customized with accessories?
Yes. Beds by George offers a range of accessories including clear view or sensory-reducing tinted door panels, padded interior liners, casters for repositioning, IV poles, access ports for tubing, head and footboard windows, and a mesh enclosure canopy for additional overhead safety. Consult your dealer to determine which accessories are appropriate and whether they affect cost.

Is insurance coverage available for this bed?
Beds by George provides documentation to support insurance prior authorization. Some accessories, such as the gel-infused mattress, may require additional clinical justification. Contact your dealer or visit the Beds by George insurance resources page for letter templates and requirements information.

What finishes are available, and are they safe?
All stains are Amish-certified, EPA-friendly, and meet KCMA and AFMA requirements. Paint finishes use a catalyzed conversion two-part process. Finish options include five wood stains (Natural Oak, Fruitwood on Oak, Michael's Cherry on Oak, Asbury on Oak, Rosewood on Oak) and three paints (White, Black, Pewter).

The Slumber Series Hi-Side is part of the Beds by George adaptive safety bed line, which also includes the Dream Series for maximum customization and the Haven Series. Contact your dealer for a custom quote, specification sheet, or insurance support documentation.