Swing Bed

Who should be referred for Swing Bed Services?

Typically, Swing Bed patients may have one or more of the following reasons for requesting a Swing Bed:

• Restorative Care
• Undergoing acute / sub-acute rehabilitation
• Needing additional therapies for recovery, such as physical, occupational, or speech 
• Needs intravenous therapy and/or medications
• Have significant discharge education needs, such as self-catheterization, management of recent ostomy, and administration of injection medications, feed tube care, or management of a PICC line.

Why Choose STRHS?

We understand when it comes to healthcare, you have a choice. At STRHS, we are licensed in swing bed care and we offer the finest amenities in a clean and professional environment. 

• Private Rooms
• Highly Experienced and Specialized Nursing Staff
• Access to a Familiar Medical Staff
• Certified Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists
• On-Site Access to Diagnostic Testing
• Dietary Services with Individualized Meal Planning
• Detailed Discharge Planning for Home Transition
• Patient and Family Participation in Patient Care and Plan of Care Decisions

Admission Process for our Swing Bed Program

Referrals can be directed to our Case Manager/ Swing Bed Coordinator at (931) 363-9331.

Important Information we need for admission/registration: 

• Insurance Information
• Patient History
• Current Lab Results
• Current Clinical Progress Notes
• Current therapy progress notes and plan of care (if applicable) 
• Medication Record
• Care Recommendations 

The patient must have MEDICARE or have PRIVATE INSURANCE that will cover Swing Bed services. Patient must be willing to pay for services NOT covered by reimbursement. Patients are reviewed weekly or as needed in multidisciplinary patient care conferences to evaluate progression in the plan of care. Under the attending physician’s guidance, all care will be provided to meet individual patient goals.