A Swing Bed program enables a hospital bed to “swing” between acute care and skilled nursing care, depending on the patient’s needs. After a qualifying hospital stay, patients who no longer require acute care, but still need daily skilled services, may transition to swing bed care.

Swing bed care focuses on recovery, rehabilitation, and restoring independence so patients can safely return home or transition to the next level of care.

Swing Bed Services may be appropriate for patients who:

• Are recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Need skilled nursing care or rehabilitation services
• Are not yet strong enough to safely return home
• Would benefit from physical, occupational, or speech therapy
• Prefer to receive care close to home rather than in a nursing facility

Your healthcare provider and care team will help determine if swing bed care is the right option.

Patients in swing bed care may receive:

• Medication management and monitoring
• Wound care and dressing changes
• IV therapy and injections
• Pain management
• Chronic condition monitoring
• Physical Therapy to improve strength, balance, and mobility
• Occupational Therapy to support daily living activities
• Speech Therapy for swallowing, speech, or cognitive needs

Swing Bed Services are often covered by Medicare and many private insurance plans when eligibility requirements are met. Coverage typically includes:

• Skilled nursing care
• Rehabilitation therapies
• Room and meals

For questions concerning eligibility and coverage call our business office at 402-569-2451.