Why we chose the Helix Midnight Luxe as the Best Overall for Seniors

We chose the Helix Midnight Luxe as the Best Overall mattress because it performs well in several areas that may benefit older adults, including pain relief and accessibility. Older adults are more likely to experience chronic pain, which can interfere with sleep. The Midnight Luxe offers a blend of firm support and plush comfort, helping to minimize pain for a more restful sleep. That helped this bed get a top score (4.21/5) for pain relief.

The Midnight Luxe also earned high scores for pressure relief across every sleeping position. As a hybrid mattress, it combines springs and contouring memory foam. The combination provides responsive support, so the mattress moves with you and supports the curve of your spine in any position. Our older adult testers felt equally supported when lying on their stomachs, backs, and sides. We tested the Midnight Luxe with the optional ErgoAlign upgrade ($249) for extra back support and found it provided great pressure relief along the spine and helped keep the body in alignment. 

We also gave the Midnight Luxe points for accessibility. It has firm edge support to help keep you on the mattress. It also has a good amount of bounce, which can make moving around on this mattress easier than on a memory foam mattress. That can be important for older adults with mobility issues or pain. 

We like how the Helix Midnight Luxe can be customized to individual preferences. You can choose from three firmness levels (we tested Premium, a 6/10 firmness) and add layers for back support (ErgoAlign) and/or cooling. We felt this mattress offers a great value for the price, even though you don’t have the option for in-room delivery and setup. Helix mattresses are compressed for delivery and expand once unboxed. But the boxes can weigh between 50–100 pounds or more, so you may need to get help with setup if you cannot safely lift that much. 

Our testing experience with the Helix Midnight Luxe

The Helix Midnight Luxe is a hybrid mattress made with three layers of foam over steel coils. Our older adult testers found it firmer than expected, rating it 8/10 for firmness rather than the brand’s 6/10. But that extra firmness doesn’t make it less comfortable. “It feels firm, but not like I’m lying on a hard, flat surface. The top feels nice and soft,” said one tester. Another added, “The extra firmness makes it easy to move about,” which can be helpful for older adults who can use support when changing positions.

All testers said the mattress eased pressure on their backs and helped keep their spines straight, rating the support 4/5 across all sleeping positions. “My body feels equally supported all over when lying on my side,” said Chris, a 65-year-old back sleeper with sleep apnea and spinal stenosis. “I don’t feel any extra pressure on my lower back, and my spine feels straight.” When lying on his back, he added, “My hips and butt feel aligned, and I don’t feel any extra pressure on my lower back or hips.” This kind of support can be especially important for older adults with joint or back issues, and can help ease pain.

Pressure mapping showed that the Helix Midnight Luxe had one of the highest scores for back pressure relief among the mattresses we tested. It also had strong edge support, even for people with a higher weight, like Chris. “I don’t need to use my hands for balance or support,” he said. “I don’t feel like I’m going to slip off.” That stability can make getting in and out of bed safer and easier for older adults.

“It’s not hard at all to move,” one tester said. They rated this mattress highly (4/5) for bounce, which can assist with movement but may be disruptive for light sleepers. When testing how much movement can be felt when two sleepers share the bed, the Midnight Luxe rated only average (3/5). “I could feel motion pretty easily, especially when [the other tester] changed positions,” one tester said. “My husband is a light sleeper, and it definitely would wake him up.” 

The mattress stayed cool, too, heating up by only 8 degrees during testing and earning a 4/5 cooling score—a plus for older adults who tend to sleep warm. In general, we found this mattress to offer quality features for older adults at a good value. It does have a shorter trial period (100 days) than others we tested, and Helix does not offer in-room setup. Instead, their mattresses are compressed for delivery and expand on opening. If you need a mattress with in-room setup, Saatva and Nectar are two brands that offer it. To learn more about Helix’s mattresses, check out our Helix mattress review. 

Who is the Helix Midnight Luxe right for?

We think the Helix Midnight Luxe is a great choice for older adults looking for a supportive, comfortable, or cooling mattress at a more affordable price. Its uniform support is good for any sleeping position. It can be a strong choice for someone with chronic back or joint pain, and it stays fairly cool for hot sleepers.

The Helix customer experience

• Trial period: 100 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Customer service

You can reach Helix customer service by:

• Phone: Call 831-777-5976, available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
• Text: Texting HELIX to 67069, available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
• Chat: Live chat via the bottom right corner of the website, available seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET
• Email: help@helixsleep.com
• Website: Submit a contact form

Payment options

Credit card payment options include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Other options include Shop Pay, Amazon Pay, PayPal, and Google Pay. Helix offers financing through Affirm and Katapult.

The company currently offers 30% off for military members, first responders, students, and teachers. The discount code can’t be combined with other promotional codes.

Why we chose the Nectar Premier Hybrid as the Best for Seniors with Back Pain

We chose the Nectar Premier Hybrid as our Best for Back Pain because it was one of the top mattresses we tested for back pain and pressure relief, scoring 4/5 or better. A mattress that properly supports the spine and distributes body weight evenly can help prevent back pain, a leading contributor to sleep disorders.⁶  The Nectar Premier Hybrid uses zoned support in its memory foam layer and pocket coils to support the spine in a neutral position, easing lower back pain. This Nectar mattress was also our overall pick for the best mattress for back pain.

The Nectar Premier Hybrid also earned high marks (4/5) for cooling in our tests, which can often feel soothing to those with back or joint pain. The brand has a reputation for quality and a 365-day trial period, the longest in the industry. It also offers white-glove delivery, which sets up the mattress in your room for an extra charge. 

Our testing experience with the Nectar Premier Hybrid

The Nectar Premier Hybrid is the brand’s most popular mattress and a great choice for older adults with back pain. It combines supportive coils with layers of contouring memory foam for comfort and pressure relief wherever it’s needed, especially under the lower back. The design includes zoned, or targeted support, in that area. 

Older adult testers with back issues said this mattress gave excellent support and comfort. Chris, a 65-year-old back sleeper with spinal stenosis, said, “My shoulders and hips are aligned. This is the best mattress all day. I feel good support in my lower back.” When he switched to his side, he added, “Everything feels aligned. No pressure at all in the hips and shoulders.” The mattress earned a 4.5/5 for back pressure relief, one of the highest in testing.

Testers liked how the mix of foam and springs supported their backs and eased joint pain without feeling stiff. “You’re a little in it, but it doesn’t feel like you’re sunken into it too much,” one tester said. Because they combine the bounce of springs and the cushioning of memory foam, hybrid mattresses often offer responsive support, shifting pressure relief wherever you need it. The Nectar Premier Hybrid optimizes this with an ActiveLift layer that adjusts to support your body as you move. Our older adult testers found this made moving on the mattress less of a challenge. “It’s plenty bouncy,” said one. “I would have no issues switching positions through the night.” 

The Premier Hybrid also balances support with motion control, so couples can sleep comfortably without waking each other. “It wasn’t hard or jerky enough to shake me awake,” one tester said. This makes it a strong option for older adults who share a bed but have different sleep schedules or move a lot at night.

The bed also cools well, which is a benefit for hot sleepers but can also feel soothing for older adults with back pain. Compared to Nectar’s Classic model, the Premier Hybrid uses 60% more cooling fibers to help regulate temperature during sleep. “When I lie down, I can really feel the cooling at work,” said one tester. The mattress only warmed by 7.5 degrees, compared to the 9-degree average. This makes the Nectar Premier Hybrid a supportive, pressure-relieving, and cool option for older adults seeking relief from back pain.

Who is the Nectar Premier Hybrid right for?

The Nectar Premier Hybrid is a good option for people with back or joint pain, or for those who sleep on their backs. This mattress was among the top we tested for back pain and pressure relief. It may also be a good choice for someone who likes to stay cool at night or combination sleepers who change positions. The Premier Hybrid’s scores for edge support hover around average, so if you’re looking for more assistance when getting out of bed, the Helix Midnight Luxe or Saatva Classic are worth considering.

The Nectar customer experience

• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: Free, white-glove delivery costs extra
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Customer service

You can reach Nectar customer service by:

• Phone: Call 888-863-2827, available seven days a week, 24/7
• Email: support@nectarsleep.com
• Chat: Live chat available seven days a week, 24/7

Payment options

Payment options for Nectar include American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Google Play, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Nectar offers financing through Affirm and Splitit and offers a lease-to-own option through Acima.

Military members, first responders, and health care professionals take note: you can get an extra 5% discount.

Why we chose the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid as the Most Affordable for Seniors 

We chose the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid as the Most Affordable Mattress because it performs as well or better than higher-priced mattresses in most areas that benefit older adults. Yet the DreamCloud Classic costs substantially less (a queen size starts at $700). The brand is owned by the same company that makes Nectar, which consistently earns our recommendation. DreamCloud is known for offering high quality at competitive prices, as we discuss in our DreamCloud mattress review. 

In our testing, the DreamCloud Hybrid Classic did a great job of relieving pressure and easing pain, staying cool, and limiting motion transfer. It earned a 4/5 or higher in each of those categories and was supportive for all sleeping positions. It did not score so well for edge support, though. That can be a concern for older adults who may want better support to prevent falls. If this is the case, consider upgrading to the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid, which has similar stats but significantly better edge support (4/5). The Premier Hybrid starts at $1,099 for a queen-size. 

We like that DreamCloud offers a 365-night sleep trial and lifetime warranty on all its mattresses. These are the longest in the industry. The company does use a bed-in-a-box model, so you need to unbox and set up the mattress yourself. They offer removal of an old mattress for an additional $199 charge.  

Our testing experience with the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid

The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is the brand’s most affordable mattress, making it a great choice for older adults who want comfort and support while staying within budget. The DreamCloud is made with layers of memory foam and springs, giving it both softness and bounce. “It was easy to switch positions,” said one of our older adult testers. “I didn’t feel like the mattress was fighting me in any way.” 

Many testers said the Classic Hybrid felt supportive and comfortable. Ruth, one tester, said, “I feel very nice on my back. I don’t have any pressure at all, and it’s supporting my back very nicely. It’s conforming to my lower back and I feel like I’m sitting on a cloud.” Another tester agreed, saying that when lying on her stomach, “The mattress is so comfortable. I don’t have any pressure on my back like I normally do.” For older adults with sore joints or back pain, that kind of pressure relief can make a big difference by keeping the spine in a neutral position.

The mix of springs and memory foam also helps the mattress stay bouncy and responsive. That can make it easier to move or adjust positions during the night, which is helpful for people who have stiffness or limited mobility. “It was easy to switch positions,” said a tester. “The mattress is a little more bouncy, so it helped me switch positions and was responsive.”

One of the biggest issues testers had with the DreamCloud was its lack of edge support. “The mattress feels like it collapses when sitting on the edge of the bed,” said Ruth. “If I lean too far forward, I feel like my bottom is sliding off.” Another tester added, “If you are worried about an older adult rolling out at night, I would suggest something a little more supportive.” The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid earned a 3 out of 5 for edge support. That’s fine for most sleepers but not ideal for those who need strong stability when getting in and out of bed.

Overall, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid delivers a lot of value for its price. It offers comfort, support, and bounce at a lower cost than many hybrid beds. For older adults who don’t need strong edge support, it’s a comfortable, budget-friendly option that feels much more expensive than it is.

Who is the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid right for?

We think the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is a good choice for older adults on a budget. It has uniform support regardless of whether you sleep on your side, back, stomach, or a combination. It also earned high marks for cooling and sleeping with a partner. If you have mobility concerns, look for a mattress with stronger edge support. 

The DreamCloud customer experience

• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: White-glove delivery is $199
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Customer service

You can reach DreamCloud customer service by:

• Phone: Call 833-237-3269, available seven days a week
• Chat: Live chat via the bottom right corner of the website, available seven days a week
• Email: support@dreamcloudsleep.com

Payment options 

• Ways to pay
  • American Express
  • Discover 
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Amazon Pay
  • PayPal
• Discounts? DreamCloud offers an extra 5% off the best on-site offer to military members and their dependents, health care professionals and first responders. DreamCloud uses SheerID to verify your status.
• Financing? Yes, Affirm, Paypal Credit, Splitit, and Acima.

Why we chose the Bear Elite Hybrid as the Best Cooling Mattress for Seniors

We chose the Bear Elite Hybrid as the Best Cooling Mattress for Older Adults because its temperature only rose about 6 degrees in our tests. We used a heat gun to measure the mattress temperature before and after use, and the average mattress had a 9-degree temperature increase. The Bear Elite Hybrid encourages airflow and features a temperature-regulating Celliant fiber that wicks heat away, keeping the mattress surface comfortably cool all night.

We also like that the Bear Elite Hybrid offers good, responsive support (4/5) across all sleeping positions. That means whether you sleep on your stomach, side, back, or a combination, your weight can be evenly distributed to take pressure off your joints. Shoppers can choose the firmness level that best suits their preferred sleeping position and body weight. This mattress also has above-average edge support and good bounce (4/5), which makes it easier to move around on the surface and get in and out of bed. 

Overall, the Bear Elite Hybrid has many features that may benefit older adults and also stays surprisingly cool. That may be why it is the brand’s most popular model. If you prefer a memory foam mattress, the Bear Original also has strong good cooling abilities, which is rare for a memory foam mattress. 

Our testing experience with the Bear Elite Hybrid

Our testers noticed the Bear Elite Hybrid’s temperature control features right away. “The top feels cool to the touch,” said one older adult tester. The light, breathable cover helps air circulate and reduces nighttime sweating. The Bear Elite Hybrid also uses copper-infused foam, which may help draw heat away from the body. More research is needed to understand temperature regulation in copper-infused mattresses. Still, its reputation as a metal that efficiently transfers heat suggests it may help keep the mattress from overheating.⁷

In our lab tests, the Bear Elite Hybrid ranked among the best for cooling among all the mattresses we tested. “Ultimately, it warmed up only a bit,” said one tester. After heating the surface to 90°F, the mattress’s temperature rose only 6.2 degrees, from 63.8°F to 70°F. That’s a much smaller increase than average (9 degrees), showing how well it resists trapping heat. Past research has found that somewhat cooler temperatures may help with falling and staying asleep.⁸

Our testers also liked the mattress's uniform support. They reported feeling comfortable whether lying on their back, side, or stomach. “I’m not feeling pressure buildup in any specific area,” said one. Another tester added, “This one feels pretty even on my side. My spine feels neutral.”

Testers said that the Bear Elite Hybrid’s medium-firm feel and gentle bounce made it easier to move around or get out of bed, which can be helpful for older adults with joint stiffness, pain, or limited mobility. They also noted that the mattress felt stable from edge to edge. “The edge feels pretty even when I’m lying down,” said one older adult tester. “I don't feel my body tilting or like I will fall over. Even with scooting all the way over to the edge where my arm is off the bed, the mattress is still supporting my body.”

One area where the Bear Elite Hybrid didn’t perform as well was motion isolation. “When [another tester] changed positions, my whole body did a little bounce,” said one of our testers. Still, most found it comfortable and supportive. Overall, the Bear Elite Hybrid stands out for its excellent cooling, gentle support, and comfort—making it a strong option for older adults who want a cool, pressure-relieving mattress.

Who is the Bear Elite Hybrid right for?

The Bear Elite Hybrid is a good choice for older adults who prefer a supportive mattress that stays cool at night. It is suitable for people who sleep in any position and comes in three different firmness levels, which can be helpful for people of different body weights. This mattress did not score well in our motion isolation tests. If that’s important to you, the Bear Original earned a 4/5 for motion isolation.

The Bear customer experience

• Trial period: 120 nights
• Shipping: Free, white glove delivery $175
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Customer service

You can reach Bear customer service by:

• Phone: Call 844-311-0035, available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
• Email: support@bearmattress.com
• Chat: Live chat via the bottom right corner of the website, available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET

Payment options

Bear accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Venmo, and Google Pay. Financing is available through Affirm and ShopPay.

The brand currently offers a 40% discount for military members, first responders, law enforcement, health care workers, and teachers. This discount can’t be combined with other promotional codes.

Why we chose the Saatva Classic as the Best Hybrid Mattress for Seniors 

We chose the Saatva Classic as the Best Hybrid Mattress for older adults because it offers a great balance of springiness, support, and comfort. This kind of responsive support reduces pressure on the spine and joints, which can cause or worsen age-related aches and pains. The Saatva Classic comes in three firmness levels. We tested the medium-firm option. It scored a perfect 5/5 for every sleeping position in our pressure map tests. These are the highest scores you can get, and show exceptional support. 

The Saatva combines the responsive support of coils with layers of contouring foam, so it feels pillowy and soft while providing strong support. This contributed to its high pain relief score of 4.9/5. The Classic also has strong edge support (4.3/5), a feature that can help reduce the risk of falls by providing stability when getting in and out of bed or lying or sitting near the edge of the mattress.  

We think the Saatva is a great choice for older adults because of its quality construction and stable support. We also like that the brand has a great reputation and one of the longest trial periods and warranties in the industry. Saatva is one of the few companies that offers free in-room setup and old-mattress removal (aka white-glove delivery). You will pay more, but you are paying for quality and service.

Our testing experience with the Saatva Classic

The Saatva Classic Luxury Firm is the Best Hybrid Mattress for Older Adults because it combines comfort and responsive support. It’s made with two layers of coils and memory foam. The base uses strong, triple-tempered steel coils, while the top microcoils adjust to your body as you move. A dense foam border adds edge support, and the quilted organic cotton pillow top makes it feel luxuriously soft. Together, these materials help reduce pressure and keep your body and spine properly supported all night.

Our older adult testers said the Saatva Classic helped them feel less pain (it scored a 4.9/5 for pain relief) and more support. Ruth, a 70-year-old with arthritis and sleep apnea, said, “This mattress really supports my middle… My shoulders and neck feel good—no pressure at all.” She was surprised by how comfortable it felt, even when lying on her stomach. Another tester, Chris, age 66, who has back pain and spinal stenosis, agreed: “I feel comfortable, and my spine feels neutral.” These experiences show how well the Luxury Firm model works for older adults who need balanced support.

The Saatva Classic’s medium-firm feel (6/10, although our testers said it felt more like a 5/10) makes it especially good for combination sleepers who change positions often. “I feel like the mattress helps move my body,” said one tester. “It springs me and moves with me.” This means it’s easier to turn over or get out of bed without straining. The strong edge support also helps, Patty, a 61-year-old tester, said, “I have experience in the past with bad edge support and have fallen off my mattress a few times. This one feels like it helps my body when getting out of bed.” Saatva’s edge sank only 2 inches in our testing, one of the best scores we recorded.

While the Classic doesn’t block motion as well as some foam mattresses (it scored a 2/5 for motion isolation), its other features are outstanding. Saatva offers a 365-night home trial, so you can take your time deciding if it’s right for you. The brand also offers free white-glove delivery, meaning they’ll set up your new mattress in your home and remove your old mattress at no extra cost—a bonus for older adults who don’t want to lift or move heavy furniture.

Even though the Saatva Classic costs a bit more than average, it’s a great value for the quality and service you get. It may be a good investment for older adults looking for a luxury mattress with responsive support. With its mix of comfort, strong edges, and premium delivery service, the Saatva Classic Luxury Firm is one of the best hybrid mattresses for older adults looking for long-term comfort and support. You can learn more about the brand in our Saatva mattress review.

Who is the Saatva Classic right for?

We think the Saatva Classic is a good fit for older adults who sleep on their backs, sides, stomachs, or a combination of positions due to its responsive support. We think it’s especially well-suited to those with mobility issues because it has such a high accessibility score and such stable edges. It stays relatively cool, but if you sleep hot, you might want something that stays cooler. But it may not be the best choice if you're easily disturbed by a partner’s movement. 

The Saatva customer experience

• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: Free white-glove delivery
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Customer service

You can contact Saatva customer service by:

• Phone: 860-452-3977, available 24/7
• Email: info@saatvamattress.com
• Live chat: Available via the chat icon on the website, 24/7
• Calling or visiting a viewing room

Payment options

Payment options for Saatva include American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Google Play, and PayPal. Saatva offers financing through Affirm.

Saatva often offers regular sales on its website.

Why we chose the WinkBed Plus as the Best for Seniors with Arthritis

We chose the WinkBed Plus Plus mattress as the best for older adults with arthritis because its responsive support relieves joint pressure and pain and assists with movement. Arthritis can often cause mobility issues. Nearly half of American adults age 65 and up have arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.⁹

The WinkBed received high scores for pressure relief and a near-perfect score for pain relief (4.9/5). The WinkBed Plus was designed for people of a higher weight, but was well-received by testers of all body weights. Its top scores in our tests made it our pick for the best mattress for arthritis overall. If you prefer a slightly less-firm mattress, the WinkBed Luxury Firm is the brand’s most popular mattress.

The WinkBed Plus is made with durable materials and designed to be extra supportive. Tempered steel springs and high-density foam evenly distribute weight, preventing it from being concentrated in one area. The extra support helps with arthritis by taking stress off the joints without sacrificing comfort. This mattress is at the higher end of medium-firm (8/10), but testers rated it as much softer (6/10). Reinforced coils around the mattress edge provide edge support, making it easier to get in and out of bed without adding stress to tender joints. 

The WinkBed Plus did great in our tests. It received perfect scores for back support and scored among the top three mattresses we tested for pain relief. Testers said it was one of the best mattresses for relieving stress on their hip, shoulder, and neck joints when lying on their sides. 

Lying on your side (the most common sleeping position) concentrates pressure on those joints, so it is a good test of how supportive a mattress is. 

Our testing experience with the WinkBed Plus

The WinkBed Plus is a great mattress for older adults with arthritis because it offers strong pressure and pain relief without feeling uncomfortably firm. It is especially supportive for back sleepers or those with back pain and earned a perfect score (5/5) in our testing for back pressure relief. “Even the curve of my spine feels good and my lower lumbar feels supported,” said one 70-year-old tester. “Honestly, this mattress feels good without a pillow. My body feels very nice and even.” 

Testers also rated the WinkBed highly in other positions. “Everything is lying lightly on the mattress and feels really good,” said one. “There isn’t much pressure in any one point of my body.” This balanced support helped testers feel aligned and relaxed. And it can be especially helpful for older adults with arthritis, since it reduces strain on sensitive joints and muscles.

The mattress’s memory foam layers contour to the body, filling in areas like the legs and lower back so there are no uncomfortable gaps. “The bed is soft and cradles my body nicely,” said the tester. The cushioned support can gently relieve pressure on aching joints, a common symptom of arthritis. The WinkBed earned an extremely high score (4.8/5) for pain relief. It also scored well for cooling (4/5), which may feel soothing for inflamed joints or sore muscles. 

Our older adult testers also said they didn’t struggle to get in and out of the WinkBed Plus, unlike with some other mattresses. Soft mattresses without strong edge support can make it difficult to get out of bed. Or you may feel like you will roll off when lying near the edge. These concerns can be more pressing when you have a condition like arthritis, where stiff joints can already make moving more difficult. 

Our testers said edge support wasn’t a problem with the WinkBed Plus. One shared, “It gently pushes you up and out of the bed. I can easily stand without using my hands.” Strong edge support also makes the bed feel durable and secure. “I feel very stable on this bed,” said another tester. The WinkBed scored a 4.5/5 for accessibility. 

The one downside of this mattress, testers said, was that the WinkBed Plus doesn’t absorb movement well. Testers rated it a 2/5 for motion isolation. “There was no absorption of the movement. I was definitely bounced,” said one. For couples, this means you are more likely to feel your partner move during the night. This can be irritating to people with arthritis or light sleepers. You can learn more in our WinkBeds mattress review.

Who is the WinkBed Plus right for?

For older adults with arthritis or other joint or chronic pain, the WinkBed Plus is an excellent choice. It offers great support, especially for the back and spine. Its contouring foam cushions sore joints, and its combination of bounce and edge support can be useful for anyone with mobility issues or pain. This mattress is also good for anyone who prefers to sleep cool. People who sleep with a partner may want a mattress with better motion isolation, like the Nectar Premier Memory Foam.

The WinkBeds customer experience

• Trial period: 120 nights
• Shipping: Free 
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Customer service

You can reach WinkBeds customer service by:

• Phone: Call 855-946-5233, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
• Chat: Live chat via the bottom right corner of the website, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
• Email: info@winkbeds.com

Payment options

Credit card payment options include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Other options include Shop Pay and Google Pay. WinkBeds offers financing through Bread and Katapult. 

The company currently offers an additional $50 off for military members and their families, first responders, law enforcement, and health care workers. 

Why we chose the Nectar Premier Memory Foam as the Best for Senior Side Sleepers

We chose the Nectar Premier Memory Foam as the Best for Side Sleepers because it earned the highest possible score for pressure relief in that position. Lying on your side tends to concentrate pressure on the areas that make contact with the mattress: hips, knees, and shoulders. Memory foam does a great job of contouring to cradle those joints, relieving pressure and helping keep the spine in a neutral position. And it's not just good for side sleepers. This bed offers pressure relief and support in all sleeping positions.

Memory foam has other benefits as well. The support is more cushioned than an innerspring or hybrid mattress, which can feel softer on stiff joints or aching backs. Older adults frequently deal with chronic pain that can disrupt sleep, so a high pain relief score can be beneficial. The Nectar Premier memory foam mattress scored 4.2/5. Foam also absorbs motion better than innerspring or hybrid mattresses, so if you sleep with a partner, you’re less likely to feel each other’s movements during the night. If you tend to wake easily, this could be helpful

Like most memory foam mattresses, the Nectar Premier tends to trap heat, earning only average cooling scores (3/5). The Nectar Classic mattress has a similar feel and features, but scored a 4/5 in our heat gun tests for those who prefer a cooler mattress.

Our testing experience with the Nectar Premier Memory Foam 

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress is the only all-foam mattress on our list. It is made with three layers of foam: a foundation layer, a middle layer that relieves pressure, and a top layer that cools. Our older adult testers rated it highly for all sleeping positions but gave it the top score (4.5/5) for side pressure relief. This aligns with our pressure map testing, which showed that the Nectar Premier had the greatest side pressure relief of any mattress we tested, earning a perfect 5/5 score. Those results are why this mattress was chosen as our overall top pick for the best mattresses for side sleepers.

In addition to its great support for side sleepers, the Nectar Premier memory foam mattress has other features that can benefit older adults. Our testers repeatedly mentioned how soft this mattress is, and compared lying on it to feeling “gently hugged.” A softer mattress may be helpful for people who have chronic pain. 

Testers did point out that the way the foam hugs you can make it a little harder to change positions. “I have to use more of my heels and arms to roll over and pick myself out of the mattress,” one said. But the edge support, while not fantastic, was still good. Our testers reported that the mattress felt equally supportive, even around the edges. One noted that when sitting on the edge of the bed, “The memory foam layers are strong enough to keep me from feeling like I will fall out.” This is good for people with mobility issues.

Testers were also impressed by how well this mattress regulated temperature, something foam mattresses are not usually known for. “The top feels dense and like it'll actually trap and increase heat,” one said, “But lying down, I'm surprised how well it keeps me cool.”

Older adults wake up an average of 3-4 times each night.⁶

One thing memory foam is known for is its ability to absorb motion. The Nectar Premier scored 4/5 for motion isolation. “I can feel the initial bounce, but that's it. The energy of the bounce is absorbed by the bed's foam,” said one tester. “I don't think it would wake me up. It was very light.” Aging has been linked with less deep sleep and more nighttime waking.¹⁰ Because older adults are already lighter sleepers, they may be more easily disturbed by movement from a partner on the other side of the bed. Having a mattress with good motion isolation may help. 

Who is the Nectar Premier Memory Foam right for?

We think the Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress is great for older adults who sleep on their side or switch positions. It is a good choice for those who have chronic pain or prefer a soft mattress, like to stay cool at night, or sleep with a partner. If you prefer a firm mattress, this may not be the best choice. 

The Nectar customer experience

• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: Free. White-glove delivery is $199.
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Customer service

You can reach Nectar customer service by:

• Phone: Call 888-863-2827, available seven days a week, 24/7
• Email: support@nectarsleep.com
• Chat: Live chat available seven days a week, 24/7

Payment options

Payment options for Nectar include American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Google Play, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Nectar offers financing through Affirm and Splitit and offers a lease-to-own option through Acima.

Military members, first responders, and health care professionals take note: you can get an extra 5% discount.

Why we chose the Titan Plus Core as the Best for Higher-Weight Seniors

We chose the Titan Plus Core as the Best Mattress for Higher-Weight Older Adults because it can support up to 1,000 pounds and earned top scores across all our tests. The Titan Plus Core is by far the firmest mattress on our list (9/10). But that translates to strong support, no matter which sleeping position you prefer. Testers of all weights gave the Titan Plus Core some of the highest marks for side, back, and stomach pressure relief (4.5/5).

The Titan Plus Core also had the strongest, most stable edges of any mattress we tested. We measured how much the mattress edge sank under a standard weight, and the Titan Plus Core had the lowest recorded depth of any mattress we tested at just 1 inch. Strong edges on a mattress not only help prevent sagging over time, they can also help older adults lower their risk of falls. A mattress that keeps you on the surface makes switching sleeping positions easier and can be beneficial for people with chronic pain or stiff or sore joints. The Titan Plus Core had a high pain relief score (4.2/5).

The Titan Plus also impressed us with its ability to stay cool and dampen motion from a partner. Other hybrid mattresses may be unable to limit motion transfer, which can be disruptive for older adults who sleep with a partner. But the Titan Plus Core rated a 4/5 for motion isolation. This mattress is a great, durable option for older adults of a higher weight who want a firm, supportive, and stable mattress.

Our testing experience with the Titan Plus

The Titan Plus Core is the firmest mattress on this list (9/10) and one of the best choices for higher-weight older adults. It’s made with strong steel coils and dense foam to be firm, supportive, and stable from edge to edge. The Titan Plus Core is built to handle more weight than most mattresses while still keeping sleepers feeling comfortable.

Testers of all sizes said the Titan Plus Core felt equally supportive across all sleeping positions, and it earned some of the highest ratings (4.5/5) for pressure relief. Patti, a 70-year-old lighter-weight sleeper, said, “Lying on my side, I don’t feel any pain or pressure forming. My spine feels aligned. I think this would be good for back problems.” Chris, a 66-year-old higher-weight back sleeper, agreed: “Lying on my back feels great. I feel cushioning, and my spine is aligned. There’s a very good balance between pressure relief and support. I could lie here forever.”

The Titan Plus Core also earned a perfect score (5/5) for edge support, which is especially helpful for older adults. One tester said, “It’s very secure—you don’t slide downward or really move at all. It’s pretty firm and you don’t sink.” The tester added that they didn’t need to use their hands to get up, and that the edge felt just as supportive as the middle of the bed. Another tester said, “I don’t feel like I’m going to roll forward. I feel completely supported.” Stable edges make it easier and safer for older adults to get in and out of bed without worrying about falling. 

Testers were able to move around on the mattress’s firm surface without trouble. “It was very easy to roll from one position to the next,” said one. “There was no sinkage that inhibited movement.” They were also impressed by how cool this mattress stayed even after lying on it. Our heat gun tests showed a temperature increase of just 8 degrees, slightly below the average (9 degrees). A cooler-feeling mattress can be soothing for sore joints or muscles. 

There was no category in our testing where the Titan Plus Core did less than great, but it may not be for everyone. You have to like a very firm mattress. People who prefer a softer mattress may want to consider the Nectar Premier Memory Foam. And the company does not offer white-glove delivery, so you may need to arrange for the mattress to be set up. It is delivered compressed and expands on its own but can weigh 58–120 pounds. You can learn more in our Titan mattress review.

Who is the Titan Plus right for?

With its high scores on our pressure and pain relief tests, we think the Titan Plus is a great fit for older adults of a higher weight and/or those with joint or back pain. Its solid edge support can be a plus for people who have mobility issues. The Titan Plus Core may also appeal to those who sleep with a partner or prefer a cool mattress.

The Titan customer experience

• Trial period: 120 nights
• Shipping: Free 
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Customer service

Titan is a Brooklyn Bedding company, and our mystery shopping found its hours tend to be inconsistent. Its website states you can reach customer service by:

• Phone: Call 623-624-1222, available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and Saturday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
• Chat: Live chat via the bottom right corner of the Titan website, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and Saturday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
• Email: support@brooklynbedding.com 
• Website: Submit a contact form

Payment options

Credit card payment options include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Other options include Shop Pay, PayPal, Amazon Pay, and Google Pay. Titan offers financing through Affirm.

The company currently offers 5% off for military members, first responders, medical providers, students, and teachers. The discount code can’t be combined with other promotional codes.