Abstract: A bed, particularly a bed for persons who are sick or require nursing care, which comprises a bed frame, in which a preferably adjustable insert or frame for supporting a lying body is disposed, and a lifting frame, which carries the bed frame and is provided with a lifting device for lifting and lowering the bed frame. The lifting device comprises a plurality of foot supports, preferably four of such foot supports. The bed frame is provided with depending carrying supports, and a foot roller is provided at the bottom end of each carrying support. In order to improve the external appearance of the bed, the carrying supports and the foot rollers are disposed within the foot supports. The foot rollers, when lowered to a retracted position, protrude downwardly from the foot supports.