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Best mattress for adjustable beds

Best mattress for adjustable beds

Any memory foam, latex or non-innerspring mattress can work with an adjustable bed base

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Updated: 08/28/2023

Find a great adjustable bed

Easy Rest Adjustable Sleep Systems and Nest Bedding

First used in hospitals to help aid healing and rehabilitation, adjustable beds began to enter the home market in the 1970s and have become almost commonplace today for seniors, those with chronic pain and even those who just want a fully customizable sleep experience.

What are the best mattresses for adjustable beds?

To determine which mattresses are the best for adjustable beds, we compared the mattresses’ durability, comfort, special features, prices, home trial length, warranties and reviews by real consumers. The innerspring mattresses we featured are flexible enough to work well with adjustable bed frames. Each of these mattresses will provide a comfortable sleep for many years to come. In the case of damage, they are backed by solid warranties.

Good for comfort:
The Craftmatic Legacy
Good for support:
Easy Rest Premier
Good for budget:
Nest’s Alexander Signature Hybrid

Adjustable bed mattress questions

Can any mattress be used on adjustable beds?: All memory foam, latex and other non-innerspring mattresses can be used as adjustable bed mattresses. Innerspring mattresses with individually wrapped coils will also be compatible with an adjustable base as long as they’re not too firm, as a spring mattress that is too firm can cause too much strain on an adjustable bed’s motor.
Do adjustable beds ruin mattresses?: No. If you’re using a compatible mattress, an adjustable base will not ruin the mattress. However, using an adjustable base may shorten the lifespan of the mattress due to the extra pressure placed on certain parts of the mattress.
Which mattress is right for your adjustable bed?: Many mattresses are compatible with an adjustable base, but if you want to be certain that you’re buying the right one, you should buy a mattress from a company that also sells adjustable bed bases. Pairing the right mattress with an adjustable base will help prolong the life of both pieces. Many brands, like Craftmatic and Easy Rest, include a mattress standard with their bed frames. The best mattress for an adjustable frame will depend on your unique needs. Many brands offer personal consultations to match you with the best model.

Good for comfort
The Craftmatic Legacy

Craftmatic Legacy beds come standard with a dual density spring mattress that is firm on one side and plush medium-firm on the other. Both sides provide support and allow you to customize your sleep experience. You can retain the option of a softer or firmer surface in the future by flipping the mattress. The Mattress includes layers of memory foam, latex and a cooling layer. The motor can support weight up to 450 pounds. An optional heavy-duty model supports up to 600lbs.

MATTRESS DETAILS

Type: Innerspring
Price (Queen): $2,500+
Warranty: 15-years (mattress), lifetime limited warranty (base)
Test period: 30-day in-home trial

Good for support
Easy Rest Premier

The Premier is Easy Rest’s most popular model and comes with a mattress specifically designed for the base, available in three firmness levels. The mattress is 11” thick and designed with 330 offset spring coils made of 12.5-gauge wire, making it sturdy and supportive.

MATTRESS DETAILS

Type: Innerspring
Price (Queen): $2,000+
Warranty: 20-years (mattress), limited lifetime warranty (motor)
Test period: No trial period

Good for budget
Nest’s Alexander Signature Hybrid

The Alexander Signature Hybrid Mattress from Nest is a medium-firm mattress that combines pocketed coils and memory foam. Mattress layers include gel-infused memory foam with cooling technology, copper-infused foam, support foam and quantum edge pocketed support coils. The mattress is covered with Thermic Phase Change Cooling Fabric to help reduce the heat-retention properties memory foam is known for.