Swing Bed is a program designed to provide skilled care for patients who need extra time to heal before returning home after an inpatient hospitalization.
The Swing Bed Unit at Mason District Hospital allows patients to transition from acute care to skilled care, whether they’re moving from our hospital or a tertiary care center.
Our goal is to provide high-quality, short-term skilled nursing care to help you or your loved one regain independence or transition home with the support of community resources, such as home health care.
At Mason District Hospital, we tailor your care plan to meet your specific skilled care needs. Depending on your individual requirements, the following services may be included in your care:
To qualify for the Swing Bed Program, you must meet the following criteria:
Your hospitalist physician will determine whether Swing Bed is appropriate for your needs during your hospitalization. Before admission, our interdisciplinary care team will carefully review each referral to ensure that we can meet your healthcare needs. If accepted into the program, our Swing Bed Coordinator will contact you or your care team to assist with your transition into the program.
Your Swing Bed care team is customized to meet your unique needs. Members of your care
team may include:
Swing Bed services are covered by Medicare and some private insurances if you have a qualifying inpatient stay of at least three nights and require additional skilled nursing care before returning home.
*Medicare Advantage and commercial insurance plans require a prior authorization for Swing Bed and coverage may differ from Original (traditional) Medicare coverage.
If you need transitional care after a hospital stay, our Case Management Team is here to help. We can answer your questions and assist with Swing Bed referrals.
Please contact us at (309) 543-8594.
Referring facilities may securely fax referrals to (309) 543-8494.
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