Abstract: A portable housing for a weighing system for monitoring the weight of a non-ambulatory patient comprises an elongated box-like apparatus having a central section and two end sections. Each of the two end sections carries an operatively positioned weight responsive element and is formed to provide a receptacle for the leg of the bed and an entrance for the leg of the bed. Also included with each end are means for releasibly retaining the leg of the bed therein.The device is particularly useful with wheeled beds and the receptacles formed in the ends allow easy excess for said wheels. Further, the device is adjustable to accommodate beds of different widths.