Sell a Used Hospital Bed in Metro Detroit
A good full-electric hospital bed can have a lot of life left in it. Send us photos and a few details, and we'll let you know whether your bed qualifies for a cash offer, free pickup, or neither.
First: make sure the bed is yours to sell
Many hospital beds in homes are rented, not owned — through Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, a hospice provider, or another medical equipment supplier. If that's the case, the bed belongs to that supplier and needs to go back to them, not be sold. Check your paperwork or look for a supplier sticker on the frame, and call them to arrange a return. We can only consider beds that you own outright.
Full-electric, semi-electric, or manual?
The type of bed is the single biggest factor in whether it qualifies for a cash offer. Here's how to tell what you have and what it usually means.
Full-electric
Most likely to qualify for cashHead, foot, and overall bed height all adjust from the hand controller. These are the beds we most often make cash offers on, because caregivers want height adjustment to protect their backs.
Semi-electric
Usually free pickupHead and foot are motorized, but the height uses a hand crank at the foot end. Still useful equipment — these more often qualify for free pickup than for a cash offer.
Manual
Case by caseEverything adjusts by crank. Demand for manual beds is low, so these are reviewed case by case and may not be accepted unless they're in very good shape.
Bariatric beds
Wider, heavier-duty beds built for higher weight capacities are harder to come by, so they're a category we pay close attention to. Tell us the weight capacity and deck width (both are usually on the label at the foot end), and include a photo of the frame underneath. Bariatric beds take more people to move, so let us know about stairs or tight turns on the way out.
Cash offer or free pickup — what tips it
We don't publish prices, and we can't promise an offer before we've reviewed the bed. What we can tell you is what we look at, so you know what to expect.
Everlift Mobility may accept qualifying used medical equipment at no cost to the owner. Some higher-value equipment may also qualify for a cash offer.
Just need the bed out of the room and not worried about value? Our hospital bed pickup and removal page covers disassembly, stairs, and scheduling.
Points toward cash
- • Full-electric with every motor working
- • A recognizable brand and readable model label
- • Newer bed, roughly the last several years
- • Controller, rails, and cord all present
- • Clean frame, no rust or bends
- • Bariatric capacity
Points toward free pickup (or a no)
- • Semi-electric or manual
- • A motor or function that doesn't work
- • Missing controller or rails
- • Cut, spliced, or frayed power cord
- • Rust, bent sections, or a worn-out mattress
- • Any contamination or pest exposure (a no)
The six photos we need
With these, we can usually make a decision without a follow-up visit. Phone photos in decent light are perfect.
- 1The full bed
From the side, with the head raised if it works.
- 2The hand controller
Close enough that we can read the buttons.
- 3The motor(s)
Under the bed — usually one at the head end and one at the foot end.
- 4The side rails
Half or full length, and whether both sides are there.
- 5The mattress
Top and sides, so we can see the cover condition.
- 6The power cord
Its full length, including the plug.
From photos to pickup
- 1Send photos
Tell us what equipment you have and upload clear photos.
- 2We review it
We look at equipment type, brand and model, age, condition, completeness, current demand, pickup location, accessibility.
- 3We make a decision
Free pickup, a cash offer, a request for more photos, or a polite no — you'll hear back either way.
- 4We arrange pickup
If it's accepted, we coordinate the removal directly with you.
Get your hospital bed reviewed
Put the brand, model, and whether it's full- or semi-electric in the form, and mention anything that doesn't work. It's much better for us to know up front than to find out on pickup day.
We pick up beds from homes throughout Metro Detroit, including Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, and the surrounding communities.
Submitting doesn't obligate you to sell, and it doesn't guarantee an offer or pickup.
Please note: Everlift Mobility is a for-profit company, not a charitable organization. Equipment provided to Everlift is not a tax-deductible charitable donation.
Selling a used hospital bed: FAQ
Will you buy my hospital bed?
Possibly. Full-electric beds in good working condition are among the items most likely to qualify for a cash offer. Older or semi-electric beds more often qualify for free pickup instead. Send photos of the bed, controller, and motor and we'll tell you which.
Can I sell a hospital bed that Medicare is paying for?
No. If the bed is being rented through Medicare, insurance, hospice, or another equipment supplier, it belongs to that supplier, even if it's been in your home for months. Call them to schedule a return. We can only consider beds you own outright.
How do I tell if my bed is full-electric or semi-electric?
Look at the hand controller and the foot end of the bed. If the controller raises and lowers the whole bed, it's full-electric. If there's a hand crank at the foot end for the height, it's semi-electric. If everything is done by crank, it's manual.
How much will you pay for my equipment?
We don't publish fixed prices. Offers depend on brand, model, age, condition, whether it works, current demand, replacement cost, and whether we can rent or resell it. Many items qualify for free pickup rather than a cash offer.
Is the mattress part of the offer?
It can be. A clean pressure-relief or quality foam mattress with an intact cover helps. A stained, torn, or worn-out mattress usually doesn't add value and may not be accepted with the bed.
Do you buy bariatric hospital beds?
Bariatric beds are a category we look at closely. Include the weight capacity and the width in your submission, plus photos of the frame and motors.
Do I need to disassemble my hospital bed?
No. Our team handles disassembly. Just let us know in the form whether the bed is assembled and where it is in the home.
What happens to equipment after pickup?
Accepted equipment is inspected, cleaned, and refurbished or repaired as needed. From there it may be rented to local patients, resold, used for parts, or recycled — whatever puts it back into service safely.
Is equipment given to Everlift tax deductible?
No. Equipment provided to Everlift should not be treated as a tax-deductible charitable donation. If a tax deduction matters to you, give the equipment to a qualified charitable organization instead.
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