Hillsboro Health - Healing You Home: Swing Bed

A Bridge Between the Hospital and Your Home

When you or a loved one isn’t ready or able to return home after a major illness or surgery, you can turn to the transitional care at Hillsboro Health.

Healing You Home, the swing bed program at Hillsboro Health, offers a quality alternative to nursing home placement for patients with Medicare or Medicare Advantage/Replacement coverage who need continued skilled care after a short-term hospital stay due to illness or surgery.

Swing Bed programs, serve as a vital bridge between hospitalization and returning home for patients who require continued skilled care or rehabilitation. These programs offer a flexible solution for individuals who no longer need acute care but are not yet ready for independent living. 

Swing Bed services encompass a spectrum of rehabilitative and medical care, tailored to the patient's specific needs, whether recovering from surgery, illness or injury. Within this program, patients benefit from comprehensive support, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and skilled nursing care, aimed at restoring independence and functional abilities.

Ultimately, Swing Bed programs play a crucial role in facilitating a smoother transition from hospital to home, ensuring patients receive the necessary care and support to optimize their recovery and overall well-being.