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Buying Home Medical Equipment
When medical equipment is likely to be part of everyday life for the foreseeable future, purchasing may make more sense than renting.
Prosperity Health helps individuals, families, and caregivers purchase home medical equipment for comfort, mobility, accessibility, respiratory support, and care at home.
When Does Buying Home Medical Equipment Make Sense?
There isn't a universal point when someone should rent instead of buy. It depends on the equipment, expected length of use, and your circumstances.
Purchasing may make sense when:
Equipment will likely be needed long term
Mobility or accessibility needs are ongoing
You're planning for aging in place
You want to own the equipment rather than continue renting
You want a particular model, size, feature, or configuration
You're making longer-term changes to the home
The equipment will become part of an ongoing home-care setup
For shorter-term or uncertain needs, renting may be the more practical option.
How Buying Home Medical Equipment Works
You don't need to know the exact model before contacting Prosperity Health. We'll help you work through the equipment options and purchasing process.
1. Tell Us What You Need
Start by telling us what you're looking for, who will be using the equipment, where it will be used, and any recommendations or requirements you've already received.
Depending on the equipment, it may also be helpful to know about:
Mobility needs
Available space
Doorways and hallways
Stairs or entryways
Portability needs
Important features
Accessories
Prescription requirements
For medical decisions or prescribed specifications, follow the guidance of the appropriate healthcare professional.
2. Explore Equipment & Features
Next, we'll help you understand the available equipment and applicable options.
That might mean comparing different hospital bed types, finding the right size lift chair, choosing between a power wheelchair and mobility scooter, reviewing oxygen or CPAP equipment, or determining what type of ramp or stair lift fits the home.
The goal isn't simply to purchase equipment. It's to find an option that makes sense for how and where it will actually be used.
3. Choose Accessories & Additional Equipment
Some equipment requires or benefits from additional components.
A hospital bed setup, for example, may include a mattress, rails, overbed table, or other accessories. CPAP equipment may involve a mask, tubing, humidifier components, and replacement supplies.
Home Medical Equipment Available for Purchase
Prosperity Health offers equipment for a variety of home-care, mobility, and accessibility needs.
Hospital Beds
Hospital beds for home use are available in different styles and configurations, including semi-electric, full-electric, hi-low, bariatric, and premium homecare options.
Mattresses, rails, overbed tables, and other accessories may also be available depending on the setup.
Lift Chairs
Powered lift chairs combine reclining seating with a lifting mechanism that can assist with transitioning between sitting and standing.
What Should You Consider Before Buying?
Home medical equipment can be a significant purchase, so it's worth looking beyond the product itself.
Before deciding, consider:
How long will you need it?
If the need may only last a few weeks or months, compare purchasing with renting.
Where will it be used?
Consider the room, entrance, staircase, indoor/outdoor environment, or other physical space.
Will it fit?
Buying vs. Renting Medical Equipment
If you're stuck between the two, the expected length of use is a good place to start.
Renting may offer more flexibility for temporary recovery, changing needs, or situations where the timeline is uncertain.
Buying may make more sense for ongoing needs, aging in place, or situations where you want to own and select a particular piece of equipment.
Cost matters, but it isn't the only consideration. Equipment choice, availability, accessories, installation requirements, and how your needs might change should also factor into the decision.
Self-Pay Home Medical Equipment
Prosperity Health currently provides self-pay home medical equipment solutions.
Customers purchase equipment directly from Prosperity Health rather than having Prosperity Health bill Medicare or private insurance.
Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance may provide durable medical equipment benefits under certain circumstances through eligible or participating suppliers. Requirements and coverage vary, so contact your insurance plan directly if you intend to use those benefits.
Some customers choose self-pay when insurance doesn't align with the equipment they want, their coverage requirements, their timeline, or their preferred supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Medical Equipment
Should I buy or rent home medical equipment?
It depends primarily on the equipment, expected length of use, cost, and your preferences. Temporary or uncertain needs may favor renting, while ongoing needs may make purchasing more practical.
Can you help me choose the right equipment?
Yes. Tell us what you're looking for and what has been recommended, and we can explain the available equipment and features. Medical or therapeutic decisions should be made with the appropriate healthcare professional.
Do you deliver purchased equipment?
Yes, delivery is available for applicable equipment. Setup or installation depends on the product.
Can I purchase accessories too?
Yes, applicable accessories and supplies may be available depending on the equipment you're purchasing.
Does purchased equipment include a warranty?
Warranty coverage varies by equipment and manufacturer. We'll explain the applicable warranty information for the product you're considering.
Still Have a Question?
You don't need to understand every equipment type, feature, rental term, or measurement before contacting us.
Tell us what's going on, what equipment you're looking for, and where you're located. We'll help you understand the available options and the practical next steps.
Prosperity Health is a self-pay provider and does not currently bill or accept Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, or private health insurance.