Thank you. I will keep you posted! Now, on to the mattress — first let me say I am 5’8" 225 lbs/70 years old (one of the reasons the height of the bed is a concern/getting in and out ) And strictly a side sleeper I’m the only one sleeping in the bed. Since using this Sealy Hybrid High Point ll (soft)- I have developed shoulder pain, and have always had some hip pain, Can’t sit on edge of bed as it is too soft and it’s difficult to get out of, or even to roll over to switch positions----
Prior to the Sealy I had a Stearns and Foster Lux Estate Pillow top —which was good for four to five years before is cratered— it was easy to roll over on, had a nice firm edge, and no shoulder pain.
Now I need your suggestions, as I need to make a decision within 120 days to return this Sealy to Mattress Firm —
So far have looked at the Helix Plus pillow top, maybe with the align layer, the Stearns and Foster Lux Pillow top, and the Beauty rest Black 4 medium pillow top (this one may be out of my price range)
What do you think of these options but more importantly what other suggestions do you have?
BTW Don;t like sleeping in the mattress like with the foam mattresses in the marketplace - like Tempurpedic
It sounds like that Sealy is definitely missing the mark for you, especially with the shoulder pain and the struggle to just move around. At 225 lbs, a “soft” mattress often becomes a trap because the foam layers aren’t dense enough to support your weight, which is why you’re feeling “stuck” instead of supported. Since you’re a side sleeper who needs pressure relief but hates that sinking Tempur-pedic feel, you really need materials that have a higher resilience to help with those midnight position changes.
The Beautyrest Black and Stearns & Foster you’re considering often rely on lower-density foams in those thick pillow tops, which is exactly why your last one cratered after a few years. They feel plush at first, but they don’t have the structural integrity to last as a long-term investment. The Helix Plus is specifically engineered for higher weight profiles and will certainly be more durable, but if you’re sensitive to that “foam” sensation, it might still feel a bit too much like you’re sleeping “in” it rather than “on” it.
I would strongly suggest looking into a high-quality hybrid that uses latex or very high-density polyfoam in the top layers. Latex is naturally buoyant, so it’s much easier to roll over on, and it won’t crater the way standard pillow tops do. Edge support and ease of movement are non-negotiable for mobility, so I’d look for a build with a reinforced coil perimeter. This will give you that firm edge for sitting and getting out of bed without sacrificing the cushioning your shoulders need.
Im a big fan of the nest and wild hybrid. Can get a queen size for about 900 with the 10% discount on the site. It gives pressure relief, the foams are made extra dense, then pre stressed so they wont wear out and its got a 15 year warranty.