Hi E There are adjustable beds that are not hospital beds.......however.....the important thing to keep in mind is that the hospital bed does raise and lower the whole mattress and this CAN BE very important to the caregiver to relieve stress. I have also found since we got a new mattress (that is much higher than our old one) that it is much easier to get out of bed......because I am almost standing when my feet touch the floor. (Will add the I do feel like I almost need a fireman's ladder to get in bed!!!!!!!!!)). Rita 56/11