Swing Bed Services

What is Swing Bed?

Swing Bed is an alternative to a skilled nursing facility stay for post-hospital rehabilitation. Swing Bed services are unique to Critical Access Hospitals and are covered by Medicare and most insurance companies with a three day or longer hospitalization. Swing Bed allows patients a little extra time to regain strength after an illness, surgery or injury in a peaceful environment close to home.

The Swing Bed Program at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County provides quality clinical services of nursing and rehab (PT, OT and speech therapy), as well as other ancillary services as needed. Our commitment to you is to provide evidenced-based care that will meet Medicare standards and patient goals for recovery.

Swing Bed Services are provided 24 hours a day, with registered nurses always available.

Services Offered

  • Skilled Nursing Care
  • Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
  • Respiratory Rehabilitation
  • Long Term IV Antibiotic Management
  • Daily, on-site Clinical Pharmacy
  • Wound Care
  • Activity Program
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Case Management (RN and Social Worker)
  • Private pay swing bed stays are also available, if requested, for non-covered services such as respite care or Hospice Support

The case management team at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County will work with you, your representatives and members of your healthcare team from the day of admission. Case management coordinates care between departments to assure all your needs are met for a smooth transition from Swing Bed to home, or an alternative long-term care living arrangement if indicated.

For more information please contact the case manager at 608.776.5747

Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County