Hubby with stage 6 ALZ will be coming home in a wheelchair from rehab after breaking hip. He can't stand or walk by himself and has fallen from bed and out of his wheelchair many times. Hospital bed would help, so I could lower it and may make it easier for me to transfer him.
If/when Hubby goes on Hospice they can get one delivered the same day. If he is not ready for that yet, though, don't wait.
Do you have Goodwill services in your area? They may provide a bed on a rental or loan basis.
I've seen them listed on Craig's List.