Frail Care and Old Age Home Mattress Supplier South Africa (2026)
Quick answer: Mr Mattress supplies frail care centres, old age homes and retirement villages across South Africa with waterproof, wipe-down foam mattresses built on the same specification as our Hospital line: a fully welded sanitizer-proof MM SteriShield cover, a 50 kg/m3 MM DuraCore 50 core, a 140 kg resident rating and a 5-year institutional warranty, with published tier pricing from R2,199 per unit on bulk orders.
Why frail care beds destroy ordinary mattresses
A mattress in a frail care centre or old age home works harder than any bedroom mattress: it is occupied up to 24 hours a day, cleaned with sanitizer daily, and exposed to incontinence, spills and medication. An ordinary quilted mattress with stitched seams absorbs fluid at the seams, holds odour, and breaks down in months. Care managers replace them again and again, which is the most expensive way to buy mattresses.
Our frail care supply is built for that reality:
Incontinence and infection control
The MM SteriShield cover is fully welded and seamless, so there is no stitching for fluid to wick through. It is fluid-impermeable, wipe-down sanitizer-proof and anti-microbial treated. Strip the linen, wipe the mattress, and the bed is ready for the next resident.
Continuous occupancy support
The MM DuraCore 50 core is a 50 kg/m3 SABS-approved high-density foam, specified for continuous institutional use and rated to 140 kg. The MM EdgeLock reinforced perimeter keeps the edge firm for residents who sit on the bed edge during assisted transfers, one of the first failure points on cheap care mattresses.
Service life
A flippable MM TwinSide build is available on request, doubling the usable surface for beds that never stand empty.
Pricing per unit
Frail care orders are supplied on the Hospital line tiers. Prices are VAT inclusive.
| Order size | Price per unit | How to order |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 units | R2,799 each | Order on the product page |
| 10 to 49 units | R2,499 each | Order 10-Packs at R24,990 |
| 50 to 199 units | R2,199 each | Order 50-Packs at R109,950 |
| 200+ units and tenders | Official quote | Use the quote form |
The procurement answers, up front
Minimum order quantity
None. Single units, 10-Packs and 50-Packs are ordered online with normal checkout. From 200 units, or for any tender or purchase-order requirement, we prepare a formal quotation.
Lead times
Smaller orders dispatch on standard delivery timelines. Bulk volumes are manufactured to order; as a working guide allow 2 to 4 weeks for 50 to 500 units, confirmed in writing on your quotation.
Custom sizes
Available on orders of 50+ units, including sizes for adjustable care beds and non-standard frames, plus 2-section and 4-section profiling versions that articulate with adjustable beds.
Payment terms
Card and EFT at checkout for self-serve orders. Approved facilities buy on official purchase orders with formal quotations and invoices, deposit-based terms, and 30-day accounts on approval.
Delivery
Bulk delivery to all nine provinces, including direct-to-facility delivery, scheduled and confirmed on your quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Who supplies frail care and old age home mattresses in South Africa?
Mr Mattress supplies waterproof, wipe-down foam mattresses to frail care centres, old age homes and retirement villages nationwide, with published tier pricing from R2,199 per unit on 50 to 199 unit orders and formal quotations above that.
What mattress is best for incontinence in a care home?
A fully welded, seamless waterproof cover is the key requirement. The MM SteriShield cover on our Hospital line is fluid-impermeable, wipe-down sanitizer-proof and anti-microbial treated, so accidents never reach the foam core.
How long does a mattress last in a 24/7 occupied care bed?
Far less than in a home bedroom, which is why density matters. Our 50 kg/m3 MM DuraCore 50 core is specified for continuous institutional use and carries a 5-year institutional warranty. A flippable MM TwinSide build is available to extend service life further.
Can old age homes buy on 30-day account?
Yes, on approval. Approved care facilities receive formal quotations and invoices, purchase-order processing, and deposit-based or 30-day terms.
Do you supply pressure care mattresses for bed sores?
We supply high-density foam ward mattresses designed for pressure redistribution in general care. For residents with advanced pressure injuries who need an alternating-pressure air system, we will tell you honestly to use a medical device supplier for those specific beds rather than sell you the wrong product.
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Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.