Best Mattress for Seniors: Expert Picks for Comfort and Support

The WinkBed features a Tencel cover and quilted Euro-style pillow-top with gel-infused polyfoam, which is designed to keep the surface cool and plush. A layer of SupportCell polyfoam is engineered to provide extra support and cushioning. A thick support core of zoned, pocketed coils with a reinforced perimeter rounds out the base of the bed.

Why We Like It
With four firmness models, testers across all sleep positions and body types found appropriate support. The reinforced perimeter provides very good edge support, which means sleepers can use more of the bed’s surface area and sit comfortably at the edge of the bed. The WinkBed is also surprisingly quiet for an innerspring, and the thick coiled support core contributes to its durability.

How Does It Feel?
Our testing team found the WinkBed offered excellent support and comfort for every body type and sleep position with the appropriate firmness level. We found the two firmest options gave the best support for stomach sleepers and people who weigh over 230 pounds. The medium firm (6) model is ideal for sleepers weighing between 130 and 230 pounds who sleep on their side and back. In contrast, the medium soft (4) WinkBed model provides better cushioning for side and back sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Why We Like It
Our testing team found that the Nectar’s mid-range firmness and adaptive feel are best suited to side and back sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds and stomach sleepers under 130 pounds. The memory foam molds to your figure, forming a close cradle around the shoulders, lower back, and hips. Motion isolation is another major strength. All three foam layers absorb movement well, so you shouldn’t feel much — if any — motion transfer when your partner moves in bed and vice versa.

How Does It Feel?
The Nectar’s surface is quite soft and cushy. When you get into bed, the top layer conforms to your unique curves to create a gentle “hugging” effect. The transitional and base foam layers are denser, so you’ll notice some pushback as your body settles into the mattress. This results in a firmer, more supportive build compared to many competing memory foam mattresses.

Although the top layer is infused with cooling gel, you may feel some heat retention from the foam. This can be a dealbreaker for people who consider themselves “hot sleepers,” but breathable sheets can help mitigate this issue. Off-gassing odors are strong at first, but these smells should completely dissipate in a matter of days.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Why We Like It
The DreamCloud’s hybrid design maximizes comfort for a wide range of sleepers. Gel-infused memory foam is designed to draw heat away from the sleeper and relieve pressure points. A pocketed coil support core makes it easy for sleepers to move across the bed and change positions. The coil support core also helps the DreamCloud isolate motion well, limiting the amount of movement felt by sleep partners.

How Does It Feel?
The DreamCloud Mattress is a 14-inch, medium firm (6) hybrid bed. A three-layer comfort system consists of contouring polyfoam, pressure-relieving memory foam, and supportive polyfoam. The bed’s support core features a thick layer of pocketed coils with reinforced edges and a final layer of dense polyfoam to reinforce the upper layers. A soft, cashmere blend cover encases the mattress.

Our sleep testers found the DreamCloud’s thick comfort system relieved pressure in the hips and shoulders, especially for side sleepers over 130 pounds. The bed’s medium firm (6) feel also provides support to stomach sleepers under 130 pounds and back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. While most sleeper types should find the bed suits their needs, side sleepers under 130 pounds may find it to be too firm.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

The Saatva Classic is an innerspring bed that comes in three firmness options: soft (3), medium firm (6), and firm (8). Sleepers can also choose between an 11.5-inch or 14.5-inch profile. An organic cotton pillow-top cover features a thick layer of polyfoam to provide extra cushioning, and a memory foam lumbar pad helps relieve tension in the lumbar region. A dual base of zoned pocketed coils and innerspring coils is reinforced for responsive support.

Why We Like It
The Saatva Classic consists of high-quality materials like organic cotton and CertiPUR-US certified memory foam. As a result, the bed offers sleepers pressure relief while drawing heat away from the body. The dual-layer support core also contributes to the bed’s durability, airflow throughout the bed, and slight bounce that makes it easy to move across.

How Does It Feel?
The Saatva Classic’s three firmness options made it easy for our sleep testers to find a model that suited their individual needs and preferences. The bed’s more minimal comfort system surprised our testers with its ability to relieve tension at key pressure points for different sleep positions and body sizes. However, we found the mattress lacked cushioning for our back- and stomach-sleeping testers under 130 pounds.

Our testers noticed that the soft (3) model featured less robust edge support, which reduced the overall usable surface area of the mattress. The medium firm (6) and firm (8) models had below-average motion isolation, so sleepers may notice when their partners or pets move during the night.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Many people experience pressure buildup in the shoulders, lower back, and hips while they sleep. The right mattress can address this issue, while the wrong mattress can have the opposite effect. With the dual-sided Layla Hybrid, you essentially get two mattresses in one — the top and bottom surfaces have different firmness levels, and each is better suited to different types of sleepers. 

Why We Like It

The Layla Hybrid offers excellent versatility thanks to its reversible design. One side feels exceptionally plush with a close contour and deep cushioning for your most sensitive areas, while the opposite surface barely conforms at all for a firm, supportive feel. For some people, their firmness preferences change over time. Others enjoy a firm surface one night and a soft surface the next. Either way, the Layla Hybrid has you covered.

Each side of the mattress excels in certain performance areas. The softer surface provides great pressure relief and isolates motion for couples. Conversely, the firm side sleeps exceptionally cool  and feels stable along the perimeter.

How Does It Feel?

We’ve rated the plush side as medium soft (4). The memory foam layer measures 3 inches thick, and there’s an additional 2 inches of transitional foam padding — expect close contouring and cradling from this surface as your body settles into the mattress. Our tests show this side is best suited to side sleepers up to 230 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds. The firm (7) side only contains a 1-inch memory foam layer and feels flat and even by comparison. Back and stomach sleepers who weigh 130 pounds or more should get the support they need from this surface.

A shared support core of pocketed coils lies between the comfort systems. The coils are divided into different zones based on strength with sturdier lower-gauge springs resting beneath your midsection for targeted reinforcement. This ensures minimal sinkage around the heaviest areas of your body. The cover is composed of a breathable poly-Lycra blend, and can be removed and machine-washed for cleaning.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

The Plank Firm Luxe is a flippable bed with firm (7) and extra firm (9) sides. Each side has a quilted cotton and microfiber blend cover and shares a pocketed coil support core. The firm (7) side features a thicker layer of cover quilting, a 1-inch layer of TitanFlex polyfoam, and a 2-inch layer of high-density polyfoam. The extra firm (9) side features a layer of quilting in the cover and a 2-inch layer of high-density polyfoam.

Why We Like It
For sleepers who prefer a bed with minimal contouring, it can be hard to find a mattress model that’s firm enough to meet their needs. The Plank Firm Luxe does an excellent job filling this niche with its flippable design. The firm surface promotes spinal alignment during sleep and prevents stomach sleepers from sinking too deeply into the mattress.

How Does It Feel?
Both sides of the Plank Firm Luxe are noticeably firm and feature minimal contouring. We found the firm design offered excellent support for back sleepers over 230 pounds and stomach sleepers over 130 pounds. However, our testers under 130 pounds found the mattress lacked cushioning and made them prone to developing pressure points, especially when lying on their side.

While the Plank Firm Luxe’s firmness offers minimal pressure relief and allows for some motion to transfer across the surface, sleepers can easily move around and change sleep positions. The lack of contouring also gives the Plank Firm Luxe above-average edge support and temperature control.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.