Bedside commodes, known by a host of other names including commode chair, toilet chair or portable commode, are an important bedroom addition for many patients. As the name implies, bedside commodes are commonly placed at the bedside to be used as a portable toilet by patients who have difficulty getting to the bathroom on their own or with enough time.

Portable commodes come in many different styles, to suit various needs. All-in-one commodes are very useful because some individuals may have a hard time getting to the bathroom during the night.For patients with limited mobility, a commode with drop arms is important to make transferring on and off the commode easier.