The Vigora 4220 is engineered with a wide-base frame that distributes its weight across four high-performance double castors, making it safe for most modern residential subfloors. While the bed features a robust electrostatic powder coating and a heavy-duty steel chassis, it is designed to minimize point-load pressure on your flooring. This stability is crucial for bariatric patients who require a secure, non-flexing surface for sleep and recovery. For added protection on hardwood or sensitive surfaces, we recommend using a specialized medical-grade floor mat to further diffuse the weight. This industrial-strength design ensures that the bed remains a permanent, reliable fixture in your home without causing structural concerns. It provides the heavy-capacity support of a clinical ICU while respecting the integrity of your private living space.

The integrated 5th castor serves as a central pivot point, allowing a single caregiver to steer the bed with precision through narrow residential corridors and around tight corners. Unlike traditional beds that can "drift" or require two people to guide, this specialized wheel keeps the bed on a straight and predictable path. This is especially helpful when transitioning the patient between rooms or repositioning the bed for cleaning and medical access. The central braking system also ensures that once you reach your destination, the bed can be locked into place with a single foot-press. This advanced mobility system significantly reduces the physical strain on family members, preventing the back injuries often associated with moving heavy medical equipment. It turns a difficult logistical task into a controlled, one-person operation.

This model features a substantial safe working load of 694 lbs (315 kg), providing the high-level support necessary for bariatric patients in a home setting. The lying surface is 40.4 inches wide, offering significantly more space than a standard hospital bed to ensure patient comfort and dignity. Additionally, the frame includes a built-in bed extension that allows the length to increase from 89 inches to 96 inches for taller users. This versatility ensures that the bed can be customized to the specific physical dimensions of your loved one as their needs change. The reinforced frame and heavy-duty motors are specifically tuned to handle these higher weight limits without slowing down or overheating. It is a comprehensive solution for families who need both high-capacity strength and adaptable dimensions.

The Vigora 4220 utilizes advanced auto-regression technology in the backrest to automatically move the mattress section backward as the head of the bed is raised. This movement creates extra space in the pelvic area, which significantly reduces the pressure and "shearing" forces on the patient's skin. By preventing the skin from being pulled or friction-burned during repositioning, this feature is vital for preventing the development of painful pressure ulcers. For long-term home care, this automation ensures that even frequent adjustments throughout the day don't compromise the patient’s dermatological health. This specialized movement is a hallmark of ICU-grade beds and is one of the most important investments you can make for a bedridden loved one. It provides a level of proactive skin protection that standard home recliners or basic hospital beds simply cannot match.

Yes, the bed comes equipped with a professional nurse control panel that allows caregivers to selectively lock out any or all motorized functions. This safety feature is essential in a home environment to prevent the patient from accidentally engaging the Trendelenburg tilt or changing heights when a caregiver isn't present. The lock-out also ensures that curious children or visitors cannot interfere with the bed’s critical medical settings. In addition to the electronic locks, the bed features an emergency mechanical CPR release that allows the backrest to be flattened instantly regardless of the power status. This dual-layer of security ensures that the bed remains in the safest possible configuration at all times. It gives you complete peace of mind, knowing that the "command center" of your loved one's care is protected and controlled.