When it comes to self-care, tools that simplify routines can be the difference between thriving and just getting by. One such tool is a high-quality, individualized, sustainably made mattress, offering restful sleep and peace of mind.

Located in Lancaster County, Gardner’s Mattress & More has been delivering five-star service and a variety of home products, including mattresses, adjustable beds, bed frames, pillows, and massage chairs, for more than 35 years. Their customer-focused approach, offering free online and in-store guides, along with a community-oriented sales team, ensures customers find the best fit for their sleep needs.

Ben McClure, who joined Gardner’s in 2000 and became co-owner in 2011, emphasizes the importance of staff, noting that their three sleep consultants-Drew, Phil and Chad and delivery and service team, Sean and John-are essential to the company’s success. The team is known for its professionalism, care and respect, reflected in the glowing Google reviews left by satisfied customers.

“Gardner’s strives to change the way our customers feel about mattress stores with our no-pressure shopping environment and commitment to excellent five-star service,” says McClure. “We re-earn our five-star reputation, and the moniker of Lancaster’s favorite mattress store every day with each customer who walks in our door. By starting a dialogue, we learn what keeps people up at night—whether they have aches and pains, snore, have reflux or have different sleep needs from their partner. We then pair our customers with the right sleep solution within our wide range of products. With over 65 mattresses on display, from value to luxury and everything in between, we have options for everyone.” 

McClure also stresses the importance of finding the right mattress for each customer. “Our goal is to match our customers with the sleep solution that is their best fit. With every purchase, we extend our 120 Night Wake Up Happy Comfort Guarantee which allows a one-time product exchange if the first mattress chosen isn't meeting the unique sleep needs of our customer,” he says.

While mattresses are Gardner’s core focus, the business also offers a range of related items such as pillows, sheets, mattress covers and frames, including a wide selection of natural and organic mattresses, pillows and bedding. McClure adds that “pillows are just as important as the mattress.” The team understands the benefits of an adjustable bed, noting that even a 7 percent adjustment to the head can help alleviate snoring, and adjustments to the lower half can reduce aches and pains in the legs, knees and back.

Gardner’s is also expanding its focus on mobility products, including lift chairs and mobility items from Stander, such as bed rails, bathroom bars, rollators and couch or bed trays.

Beyond selling products for healthy sleep habits, Gardner’s actively contributes to the Lancaster community. McClure and co-owner Jeff Giagnocavo host a podcast, Lancaster Connects, every Monday at 2 p.m., where they highlight local individuals and organizations making a positive impact in the region. “We put a spotlight on the good work that they’re doing,” says McClure. “We’ve also partnered with Off the Streets Lancaster (OSL), an organization that helps local folks who are housing insecure. OSL offers a few months of rent to help house people, and we donate mattresses, mattress covers, sheets and more.”

Additionally, Gardner’s has hosted a perpetual food drive, inviting customers to donate food items when they receive deliveries. Whether it’s 10 or 30 items, the team collects the bags and donates everything to local food pantries once a month. “We’re a mattress store, but we’ve always aimed to be more than that and help take care of our community,” McClure adds.

For those interested in natural bedding options, McClure and his team invite visitors to come and explore Gardner’s offerings. The store is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. McClure emphasizes, “We guarantee happy morning wake-ups with our 120 Night Wake Up Happy Comfort Guarantee. We offer five-star local mattress delivery and removal services and interest-free financing. We won’t rest until every Lancaster County resident is waking up happy on a Gardner’s mattress.”

Gardner’s Mattress & More is located at 830 Plaza Blvd., in Lancaster. For more information, call 717-299-6228 or visit GardnersMattressAndMore.com.

Trella Dubetz is a trauma-informed bodyworker, holistic and human design practitioner, graphic designer and writer based in Lancaster and Huntington counties, PA. She blends creativity with healing practices to support personal transformation. Connect with her at TrellaDubetz.com.