QUESTION: does this bed include the mattress ANSWER: The bed frame, mattress and rails are sold separately. If you want a package at discounted package rate, you can consider the following model: http://ucanhealth.com/goto.php?page=detail.php&graph1=WL0208 For more discussions, options and details about the product, or to order the product, please click here The Serenity Home Care Bed is durable, dependable and built with safety features to protect the patient and caregiver alike. This high-quality design features UL listed motors with modular plugs and a hospital grade three-prong plug. Durable frame painted with three coats of enamel and clear-coated to provide a strong finish that is chip and scratch-resistant. Extremely reliable self-leveling bed end lift mechanism offers a high-efficiency variable force clutch (VFC) to help lift more weight easily. The Semi-Electric bed has a motor actuator cover to protect from dust and moisture. 11-gauge, low-alloy, cold-rolled welded steel frame that's processed on a computer-controlled, metal forming line for increased strength, less weight and consistent high quality.  Head and foot sections interlock with strong, dependable jaw and rivet connections.  Sections overlap 6½" at this critical stress point for added strength.  Holes at center, foot and head conveniently accommodate IV pole.  Hinges placed inside frame significantly reduce the chance of pinching and provide increased safety, while smooth rolling, 3" casters make the bed easy to move.  Two casters have top-activated brakes to lock bed in place. VFC clutch adjusts more easily when leveling without loads. Plastic end panels are easy to wipe down and resist breakage. Warranty: Frame has lifetime warranty;  three year warranty for electrical and mechanical parts. Height Range (Deck Level): 14 1/2" - 22 1/2" Overall Length: 89" Overall Bed Width: 35 3/4" Spring Deck Width: 34 1/2" Head Section Adjust: 75 degrees Knee Section Adjust: 30 degrees Weight Capacity: 500 lbs.