After a hospital stay due to surgery, illness, or injury, some patients need more time and care before they are ready to return home. That is where the Swing Bed Program at McCamey County Hospital District provides essential support. This program offers patients the chance to continue healing with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a familiar, local setting.
What Does “Swing Bed” Mean?
It’s called “swing bed” because a patient’s care swings — or transitions — from acute inpatient care to skilled nursing or rehabilitation, all while they remain in a hospital bed. This means a patient can move from receiving intensive treatment to receiving personalized recovery care within the same facility, or patients may transfer into McCamey’s Swing Bed Program directly after a stay at another hospital. The goal is to support recovery with the right level of care while keeping patients close to home and family.
Who Qualifies for Swing Bed Services?
Swing Bed care is available for patients who no longer need hospital-level acute care but still require skilled nursing or therapy. This includes:
- Recovery following surgery, such as joint replacements or abdominal procedures
- Rehabilitation after a stroke or serious illness
- Ongoing wound care or long-term IV antibiotics
- Strength-building after extended hospital stays
Each patient receives an individualized care plan tailored to their recovery goals.
Services Provided
McCamey’s Swing Bed Program offers a full range ofservices to help patients rebuild strength and continue healing:
- Skilled nursing care and medication management
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Wound care and pain management
- Balance and gait training
- Swallowing and cognitive therapy
- Nutrition education and tube feeding support
- Assistance with daily living tasks
Insurance and Coverage
- 100 percent of the first 20 days
- And requires a daily co-pay starting on day 21
Our team will help patients and families understand their coverage and answer any financial questions.
Recover Close to Home
“Our Swing Bed Program is designed to bridge the gap between hospital and home,” said Cindy Zuniga, swing bed coordinator at McCamey County Hospital District. “Being able to recover locally means patients are surrounded by loved ones and supported by a dedicated team. That connection to home can make all the difference during recovery.”
If you or someone you love is facing recovery after hospitalization, ask your doctor or hospital discharge planner about Swing Bed care at McCamey County Hospital District. You can get the skilled, compassionate care you need without leaving your community.
Contact:
Cindy Zuniga, Swing Bed Coordinator
432-652-8626 ext 248
czuniga@mchdtx.net
