Midnight Luxe Named NCOA's Best Mattress of 2026
The National Council on Aging, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing valuable resources for older adults in the United States recently named the Helix Midnight Luxe its best mattress of 2026. The NCOA cited the Midnight Luxe's hybrid design as a main factor in its success with testers. "We chose the Helix Midnight Luxe as the top mattress because it performed equally well across our testing categories," the NCOA review said. "Its hybrid construction gives this mattress a good balance of bounce and medium-firm support. Our testers felt supported when lying on their stomach, back, and side."
Glendale, AZ - June 26, 2026 - The National Council on Aging recently named the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress its best mattress of 2026, citing its combination of sturdy support, plush comfort, and cutting-edge cooling. Midnight Luxe is a medium-feel mattress that has gained near universal praise across the internet in recent years for providing the best balance of pressure relief and durability.
The NCOA review noted that the Midnight Luxe mattress has also performed well in previous analyses, including the NCOA's best mattress for back pain and best hybrid mattress. Reviewers cited the exceptional support they felt while testing the Midnight Luxe, saying "All testers agreed that the Helix Midnight Luxe did an excellent job easing pressure on their backs and keeping their spine aligned."
What their testers said: "My body feels equally supported all over when lying on my side,” said one tester, Chris, a 66-year-old higher-weight back sleeper with sleep apnea and spinal stenosis. “I don't feel any extra pressure on my lower back, and my spine feels straight.” When lying on his back, Chris found the same level of support and pressure relief. “My hips and butt feel aligned and I don’t feel any extra pressure on my lower back or hips,” he said.
Pressure Mapping the Midnight Luxe
While testing the Midnight Luxe and other mattresses for their best mattress of 2026 review, NCOA relied on a pressure map to sense when and where pressure buildup was occurring with a sleeper on top of the mattress. The Midnight Luxe mattresses tested among the best of all the mattresses NCOA analyzed using the pressure map.
The review used a 70-year old sleeper as an example of how the Midnight Luxe helps prevent pressure build-up. When looking for red readings on the map (signaling significant pressure), NCOA testers noted the Midnight Luxe showed almost all blue and green, reflecting its excellent pressure relieving capabilities.
Who Is The Midnight Luxe Best For?
The NCOA review breaks out a few specific categories of sleepers to identify who might best be served by the Midnight Luxe. NCOA reviewers, pointing to its pressure relief, cooling capabilities, and overall support, recommending the mattress for sleepers who:
Have chronic pain
Feel hot at night
Have mobility concerns
Sleep on their sides and backs
What Should You Know About the Midnight Luxe
The Midnight Luxe mattress has long been one of Helix's most popular offerings. It is regularly cited as the most awarded mattress on the internet. With a medium firmness and a 13.5 inch profile, the Midnight Luxe is the perfect balance of luxury comfort and long-lasting durability.
The Midnight Luxe mattress is designed for more comfortable sleep with extra support across the shoulders and hips to relieve pressure points side-sleepers often experience. It is designed with SupremeSupport 4.0 Memory Foam, which is 4x denser than typical mattresses to cushion and support the body into ultimate relaxation. It also includes a zoned lumbar support layer, which helps prevent sleepers' hips from sagging and can help to prevent lower back pain.
About Helix Sleep
Founded in 2015, Helix has developed a lineup of mattresses designed by top sleep scientists using cutting-edge ergonomic research for longer, deeper sleep. These award-winning mattresses are tailored to your exact sleep style, from firmness to sleep position, and are certified clean and assembled in America, so you can rest easily - and comfortably.
Learn more about Helix: helixsleep.com
Source: NCOA: Best Mattresses of 2026