Description
The Joerns F17 Half-Length Assist Device is printed on the UltraCare XT 2026 spec accessory row. It is not on the EasyCare 2026 accessory row and it is not on the WeCare spec we opened. Westin Healthcare sells it and fits it on UltraCare XT frames we set up in Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area.
F17TMAL is the 2026 Canadian order code. Joerns did not print a weight capacity or a unit weight for this assist device on the sheets we opened. We will not invent those numbers.
Who this assist device is for
This device is for a person already on a Joerns UltraCare XT frame who needs the F17 half-length assist device. Do not order F17 for an EasyCare or a WeCare. A wrong rail fit is an entrapment risk.
Rails and assist handles are a reminder. They are not a restraint. Joerns says to keep the mattress centred so a head or neck cannot catch in a gap.
Which Joerns rail to pick
Joerns prints these as separate accessories. Fit is not the same on every bed.
- F025: EasyCare accessory row
- F026: EasyCare and UltraCare XT accessory rows
- F028: EasyCare 5/7/9, UltraCare, UltraCare XT. Not WeCare.
- F14: EasyCare and WeCare sheets (pair). Not UltraCare XT.
- F17: UltraCare XT accessory row only
- F18: EasyCare accessory row (SoftCare Deluxe)
- F168: WeCare spec, needs the N832AL mount
This page is the F17TMAL.
Funding help for a hospital bed in Ontario
Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) does not fund hospital beds. The provincial ADP page lists hospital beds and mattresses under equipment it does not cover. OHIP does not reimburse this purchase. Ontario Health atHome (310-2222) and March of Dimes Canada can help some low-income applicants. Veterans Affairs Canada, WSIB, ODSP discretionary benefits, and private insurance are the other common routes. Westin Healthcare's staff work with these programs every week. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 before you buy.
How to buy, delivery and setup
The price is this Joerns assist device. HST is extra. Westin's team delivers across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. If it mounts to a Joerns bed we already set up, we fit it on that visit. Call (905) 451-7743 to book.
Visit our Brampton showroom at Unit 7, 15 Fisherman Drive if you want to see the part first. Freight outside the GTA is quoted on the order. Any charge is confirmed before we ship.
Related
- Joerns EasyCare, the 600 lb configurable frame
- Joerns UltraCare XT, 600 lb operating capacity
- Joerns WeCare, the split-frame super-low bed
Care
Wipe the device with the cleaner Joerns names in the bed manual. Do not use it as a crane or a transfer pole unless Joerns designed that device as a transfer handle. Call (905) 451-7743 if a latch feels loose.
Frequently asked questions
Does ADP cover bed rails?
No. Ontario ADP does not fund hospital beds or their rails. See funding.
Which Joerns beds does this fit?
The UltraCare XT 2026 spec accessory row lists F17. EasyCare and WeCare sheets we opened do not list F17. Do not order F17 for those frames.
Does F17 fit EasyCare or WeCare?
No. The sourced list is UltraCare XT only. EasyCare and WeCare use other Joerns assist devices on their sheets.
Specifications
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Documents
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Shipping and Delivery
We deliver and set up equipment across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Our team brings the equipment in, sets it up and shows you how to use it.
Planning a rental? Rental equipment is delivered and picked up by our team within the same service area. Learn about rentals.
To schedule a delivery or ask about timing, call us at (905) 451-7743.
Questions about this product?
Talk to a local specialist today. We will help you find the right equipment and the funding to cover it.