Durable Medical Equipment
Durable Medical Equipment for Skilled Nursing, DME, and Home Care Providers
Geriatric Medical supplies durable medical equipment to skilled nursing facilities, long-term care communities, DME/HME providers, and home care agencies nationwide. Our catalog covers hospital beds and mattresses, patient lifts, geri chairs and lift chairs, wheelchairs, walkers and other ambulatory aids, bath safety equipment, and AEDs, along with the accessories and replacement parts that keep them in service, so your team can source equipment and consumables from one distributor.
Whether you're furnishing new resident rooms, replacing aging equipment, or fulfilling equipment for patients at home, our team can help you match equipment types, sizes, and weight capacities to your population and budget.
Durable Medical Equipment Questions from Providers
What durable medical equipment does Geriatric Medical carry for facilities and providers?
We carry the core equipment categories used in post-acute and home care: hospital beds and mattresses, patient lifts and slings, geri chairs and lift chairs, wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories, walkers, rollators, canes, and other ambulatory aids, bath safety equipment, and AEDs and AED supplies. Standard and bariatric options are available in most categories.
What type of mattress is best for residents at risk of pressure injuries?
Mattress selection should be based on each resident's pressure injury risk and your facility's skin care protocol. Pressure redistribution foam mattresses are commonly used as the standard mattress for residents at lower risk. Alternating pressure and low air loss mattress systems are typically used for residents at higher risk or with existing pressure injuries, since they actively shift pressure and help manage heat and moisture at the skin. Many facilities stock a mix of both so mattresses can be matched to resident needs as they change.
What's the difference between a full-body patient lift and a sit-to-stand lift?
Full-body lifts, also called total lifts, are used for residents who can't bear weight and need to be transferred fully supported in a sling, such as from bed to chair. Sit-to-stand lifts, also called stand-assist lifts, are used for residents who can bear some weight and have some upper body strength, and they help the resident rise to a standing position for transfers and toileting. Both are available in powered models, and using the right lift for each resident's ability helps reduce injury risk for both residents and staff.
Do patient lift slings work with any lift?
Not always. Slings are designed to attach to specific lift styles, using either loop or clip connections, and manufacturers generally specify which slings are approved for use with their lifts. Slings also come in different sizes and styles, such as full-body, divided-leg, and toileting slings. When ordering replacement slings, match the lift manufacturer's compatibility guidance, the correct size for the resident, and a weight capacity that meets or exceeds the resident's weight.
What's the difference between a geri chair and a lift chair?
A geri chair is a padded, reclining clinical chair on casters that's designed to be moved by staff, so residents with limited mobility can sit up comfortably outside of bed and be repositioned or transported within the facility. A lift chair is a powered recliner that tilts forward to help a person stand up from a seated position, and it's commonly used by residents or home care patients who can walk but have difficulty rising from a chair on their own.
How do we choose the right wheelchair for a resident or patient?
Wheelchair selection starts with how the chair will be used and the user's size. Standard wheelchairs are self-propelled with large rear wheels, lightweight wheelchairs are easier to propel and lift, transport chairs have smaller wheels and are pushed by a caregiver, and bariatric wheelchairs offer wider seats and higher weight capacities. Seat width, seat height, and weight capacity should be matched to the user. Accessories such as cushions, leg rests, and anti-tippers can then be added to support comfort, positioning, and safety.
Should residents use a standard walker or a rollator?
Standard walkers, with or without front wheels, provide the most stability and are often used by residents who need significant support or are recovering from surgery or a fall. Rollators have three or four wheels, hand brakes, and usually a built-in seat, which suits more mobile users who need less weight-bearing support but benefit from a place to rest. Either type should be adjusted to the user's height, and the choice is typically guided by a therapist's assessment.
What bath safety equipment do facilities and home care providers typically stock?
The most common bath safety items are shower chairs and stools, tub transfer benches, raised toilet seats, toilet safety frames, bedside commodes, and grab bars. These products reduce fall risk during bathing and toileting, which are among the highest-risk activities for older adults. Weight capacity, adjustable height, and whether the product fits the bathroom layout are the key factors when selecting equipment.
What supplies do we need to keep an AED ready for use?
An AED needs electrode pads and a battery that are within their expiration dates to be ready for use, and both should be replaced on the schedule listed by the manufacturer or after the device is used. Facilities should perform and document routine readiness checks, confirming the status indicator shows the device is ready. Pads and batteries are model-specific, so replacements should be ordered to match your AED.
Do you carry bariatric durable medical equipment?
Yes. Bariatric options are available across most of our equipment categories, including beds, mattresses, wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, shower chairs, and patient lifts. Bariatric equipment is built with wider dimensions and higher weight capacities, and every piece of equipment used for a resident should have a rated weight capacity that meets or exceeds that resident's weight.
Do you offer volume pricing on durable medical equipment?
Yes. Volume pricing is available for facilities and providers ordering multiple units, outfitting new rooms or units, or standardizing equipment across locations.
Can we order durable medical equipment through EDI or a punchout catalog?
Yes. Geriatric Medical supports EDI ordering and punchout catalog integration for accounts that manage purchasing through their own procurement, EHR, or ERP systems, so durable medical equipment, accessories, and replacement parts can be ordered the same way as the rest of your catalog without manual re-entry.